Energy Jobline ZR
Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction in Atlanta
Energy Jobline ZR, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Company Overview
Turner & Townsend is a global consultancy with over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries. The company delivers transformational projects across the spectrum of consultancy, project delivery, and post-project operations, blending local knowledge with global insight.
Position Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – responsible for commercial management, cost control, and estimating services for a global technology client’s massive data center construction program.
Responsibilities
Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
Provide estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor to develop cost estimates.
Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure data accuracy.
Communicate with the general contractor and owner project manager to gather status information and prepare cost estimate updates.
Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.
Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and supplier inputs from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.
Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.
Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects—complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
Participate effectively with post‑contract cost variances and the change control processes.
Manage cost impact, contingency management, and commitment tracking logs.
Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role where applicable.
Pre‑Contract
Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations to drive fair contract prices.
Post‑Contract
Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure post‑contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
Ensure cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.
Produce monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Experience in a construction cost‑management role.
College and/or postgraduate degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
Full life‑cycle cost‑management experience on commercial real‑estate construction projects.
RICS accreditation or working towards it is valuable but not required.
Experience on large, high‑value data‑center or mission‑critical projects.
Experience leading cost‑management of medium or large‑sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
Strong knowledge of construction industry technical matters, procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
Additional Information *On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to effect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.
Equal Opportunity Statement Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
EEO Confidentiality All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Position Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – responsible for commercial management, cost control, and estimating services for a global technology client’s massive data center construction program.
Responsibilities
Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
Provide estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor to develop cost estimates.
Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure data accuracy.
Communicate with the general contractor and owner project manager to gather status information and prepare cost estimate updates.
Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.
Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and supplier inputs from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.
Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.
Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects—complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
Participate effectively with post‑contract cost variances and the change control processes.
Manage cost impact, contingency management, and commitment tracking logs.
Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role where applicable.
Pre‑Contract
Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations to drive fair contract prices.
Post‑Contract
Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure post‑contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
Ensure cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.
Produce monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Experience in a construction cost‑management role.
College and/or postgraduate degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
Full life‑cycle cost‑management experience on commercial real‑estate construction projects.
RICS accreditation or working towards it is valuable but not required.
Experience on large, high‑value data‑center or mission‑critical projects.
Experience leading cost‑management of medium or large‑sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
Strong knowledge of construction industry technical matters, procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
Additional Information *On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to effect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.
Equal Opportunity Statement Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
EEO Confidentiality All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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