Senior Quantity Surveyor, Cost Manager – Data Center Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Create comprehensive cost plans and estimates during both the design and delivery phases for a large-scale, multi-building construction campus.

• Generate and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding updates.

• Coordinate cost data from design teams, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure thorough cost validation.

• Compile built cost records to facilitate benchmarking and continuous improvement efforts.

• Evaluate contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead commercial negotiations to achieve fair and competitive contract values.

• Oversee the review, estimation, negotiation, and reconciliation of change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.

• Manage post-contract cost variances, change control processes, commitment logs, and contingency tracking.

• Aid in cost risk analysis, scenario planning, and cost impact assessments.

• Ensure integration of cost, schedule, and scope in collaboration with project controls teams.

• Contribute to the development of procurement strategies and alignment of scope across various construction packages.

• Engage in contractor pricing reviews and assist the client during commercial negotiations.

• Guarantee timely agreement of final accounts and uphold a robust process for cost auditing and validation.

• Serve as the primary day-to-day client interface, ensuring objectives are achieved and service excellence is maintained.

• Draft written commentary on contractor submissions and provide updates on cost estimates at key milestones.

• Collaborate with general contractors, design partners, and stakeholders across a large, multi-phase construction campus.

• Inform engineering and design priorities based on cost considerations.

• Lead and coordinate value engineering (VE) sessions with stakeholders.

• Provide insights into market trends, escalation, and construction cost drivers.

• Prepare monthly cost reports and ensure all commercial documentation is accurate and timely.

• Implement and maintain Turner & Townsend’s Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies.

• Exhibit strong financial management skills, including margin tracking and monthly fee/resource forecasting.

• Mentor, coach, and support the growth of junior team members.

• Foster a high-performance, unified culture across the team.

• Demonstrate excellence in leadership and service delivery in accordance with commission requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 5–7+ years of relevant experience in construction cost management for medium to large-scale projects with moderate to high complexity.

• Experience in data center construction, or in mission-critical, high-tech, industrial, semiconductor, or other large-scale technical facilities is highly preferred.

• Strong preference for candidates with construction consulting experience.

• In-depth understanding of cost planning, procurement routes, commercial management, value management, and value engineering.

• RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is desirable.

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in industry-standard cost management tools and software.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Flexible working hours

• Professional development opportunities

• Paid time off