Turner & Townsend
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
Turner & Townsend, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data center construction program for a key client in Dallas, Texas. This role is responsible for managing the financial and commercial aspects of construction from early planning through project close-out, with a strong emphasis on post-contract cost control, reporting, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cost management, contract administration, and construction phase oversight across complex infrastructure environments. Key responsibilities include: Develop detailed cost models and estimates during early design phases. Support procurement strategy development and contract negotiations. Contribute to value engineering and design optioneering efforts. Provide market benchmarking and regional cost intelligence. Manage and monitor project budgets. Lead cost control activities including change order evaluation. Review, validate, and process contractor pay applications. Prepare and present monthly cost reports. Track and report on project cash flows. Oversee commercial change management processes. Conduct audits and contingency analysis. Ensure accurate financial close-out of projects. Review contractor and subcontractor pricing. Compile as-built cost records. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in cost management. RICS accredited or working towards it is preferred. Experience leading cost management on medium or large-sized construction projects. Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred. Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters. Extensive experience with MEP systems in large-scale construction projects. Excellent communication skills.
Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data center construction program for a key client in Dallas, Texas. This role is responsible for managing the financial and commercial aspects of construction from early planning through project close-out, with a strong emphasis on post-contract cost control, reporting, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cost management, contract administration, and construction phase oversight across complex infrastructure environments. Key responsibilities include: Develop detailed cost models and estimates during early design phases. Support procurement strategy development and contract negotiations. Contribute to value engineering and design optioneering efforts. Provide market benchmarking and regional cost intelligence. Manage and monitor project budgets. Lead cost control activities including change order evaluation. Review, validate, and process contractor pay applications. Prepare and present monthly cost reports. Track and report on project cash flows. Oversee commercial change management processes. Conduct audits and contingency analysis. Ensure accurate financial close-out of projects. Review contractor and subcontractor pricing. Compile as-built cost records. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in cost management. RICS accredited or working towards it is preferred. Experience leading cost management on medium or large-sized construction projects. Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred. Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters. Extensive experience with MEP systems in large-scale construction projects. Excellent communication skills.