Turner & Townsend
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
Turner & Townsend, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations. With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. Turner & Townsend are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to join our Sterling, VA area team, working on large-scale, high-impact projects, including Data Centers, Mission Critical, Commercial, and Manufacturing facilities for global clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost management or quantity surveying, with experience managing complex, fast-paced projects within the construction sector. Responsibilities include: preparing detailed cost estimates for projects, ensuring alignment with design specifications, quality requirements, and timelines; developing and managing project budgets, ensuring cost control and identifying areas for cost savings; regularly tracking and reporting on project financial performance, including any changes or variations to original cost estimates; advising on the selection and procurement of contractors and subcontractors, ensuring competitive pricing and adherence to contractual terms; and more. Qualifications include: a bachelor's or advanced degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related field; a minimum of 6 years' experience working as a Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor, with a proven track record managing large commercial construction projects; in-depth knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes, and risk management practices; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; strong leadership and teamwork capabilities; ability to work under pressure in fast-paced, high-stakes environments; a high degree of integrity and ethical approach to work; and flexibility and adaptability to changing project conditions and client needs.
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations. With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. Turner & Townsend are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to join our Sterling, VA area team, working on large-scale, high-impact projects, including Data Centers, Mission Critical, Commercial, and Manufacturing facilities for global clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost management or quantity surveying, with experience managing complex, fast-paced projects within the construction sector. Responsibilities include: preparing detailed cost estimates for projects, ensuring alignment with design specifications, quality requirements, and timelines; developing and managing project budgets, ensuring cost control and identifying areas for cost savings; regularly tracking and reporting on project financial performance, including any changes or variations to original cost estimates; advising on the selection and procurement of contractors and subcontractors, ensuring competitive pricing and adherence to contractual terms; and more. Qualifications include: a bachelor's or advanced degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related field; a minimum of 6 years' experience working as a Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor, with a proven track record managing large commercial construction projects; in-depth knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes, and risk management practices; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; strong leadership and teamwork capabilities; ability to work under pressure in fast-paced, high-stakes environments; a high degree of integrity and ethical approach to work; and flexibility and adaptability to changing project conditions and client needs.