Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

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Job Description

Turner & Townsend are looking for a Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to join our team supporting large-scale, mission-critical data center construction program for a key client in Ashburn, Virginia. This role plays a key part in managing project costs and commercial performance throughout the construction lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a client-facing environment, with a strong focus on post-contract cost control, reporting, and financial oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Construction

• Develop cost models and estimates during early design phases, including feasibility and concept development.
• Support procurement strategy development and assist in contract preparation and negotiation.
• Participate in value engineering and design optioneering to optimize cost and performance.
• Provide market benchmarking and cost intelligence to inform planning decisions.

Construction Phase & Post-Contract

• Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with approved funding and cost plans.
• Lead cost control activities including change order evaluation, cost checks, and financial impact analysis.
• Review and process contractor pay applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports with budget status, risk assessments, and forecasts.
• Track and report on cash flows, including Construction in Place (CIP) data for finance teams.
• Support commercial change management processes and maintain accurate documentation.
• Assist with audits, contingency analysis, and commercial risk tracking.
• Contribute to financial close-out of projects, including vendor settlements and lessons learned documentation.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and support negotiations.
• Compile as-built cost records for benchmarking and future planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in cost management for large-scale construction projects, ideally in data centers or mision critical sectors.
• Progress toward RICS accreditation is preferred.
• Experience supporting cost management on medium to large-scale construction projects.
• Prior experience in a construction consultancy environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, procurement methods, and cost control principles.
• Familiarity with MEP systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.

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