Senior Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Data Center Construction
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Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor at Turner & Townsend managing data center construction projects. Delivering value‑added cost management services on large‑scale data center programs with a significant capital investment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates through design and delivery phases, leveraging industry benchmarks and technical documentation.
- Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding data to stakeholders.
- Coordinate all sources of cost information (design teams, GC, subs, vendor quotes) for robust cost validation and auditing.
- Compile built cost records for benchmarking and continuous improvement.
- Lead procurement strategy development, contractor/subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations to secure fair contract prices.
- Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement.
- Own change control throughout the lifecycle: review, estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders; manage post‑contract cost variances.
- Support cost risk analysis, scenario planning, contingency management, and commitment tracking.
- Ensure robust cost control systems, including Earned Value Management (EVM) where applicable.
- Integrate cost with schedule and scope, coordinating closely with project controls/scheduling teams.
- Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact; lead value engineering (VE) initiatives and cost optimization strategies.
- Monitor market trends (escalation, labor availability, material pricing) and provide timely insights.
- Act as the primary client interface, ensuring objectives are met and service excellence is delivered.
- Prepare and present executive‑level updates, written comments on GC submissions, and cost estimate updates.
- Ensure adherence to internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies.
- Mentor and coach junior team members; foster a high‑performance, one‑business culture.
- Demonstrate excellence in financial management (margin tracking, monthly fee/resource forecasts) across commissions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field
- Data center construction experience is required
- 5–7+ years in cost management/project controls within mission‑critical environments (data centers, high‑tech, industrial)
- Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred
- Solid understanding of MEP systems, resilience requirements, and campus‑scale infrastructure common to hyperscale data centers
- Strong foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and EVM
- Expertise in procurement strategies and the commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts
- Experience with large‑scale siteworks, utility coordination, and sustainability certifications (e.g., LEED) is advantageous
- RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is advantageous
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with high attention to detail
- Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management tools and software.
Benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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