Turner & Townsend
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
Turner & Townsend, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction
Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the key day‑to‑day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value‑added cost management service.
To be successful in this role you must have strong communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client‑facing role. The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. You will provide leadership and direction, embedding, and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.
*50% travel is required for this role*
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 in the development of cost estimates.
Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.
Communicate with the general contractor and owner/project manager to gather status information and prepare a cost estimate update.
Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.
Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers directly 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, completing timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
Participate effectively with post‑contract cost variances and the change of control processes.
Manage cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.
Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.
Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
Provide commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.
Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure that post‑contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
Ensure that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.
Carry out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
Ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.
Compile built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.
Identify, coach and mentor talent to realise their potential and celebrate the success of others.
Display excellence in leadership and service delivery as required by the conditions of appointment.
Financial Management – use internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports.
Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office.
Be a role model that drives a one‑business culture that achieves great outcomes.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a field related to construction.
Minimum 5‑7 years of relevant experience in a cost management role in the construction industry.
RICS accredited or working toward it is preferred.
Experience leading cost management on medium or large‑sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
Excellent communication skills.
Additional Information The salary range for this full‑time role is $135K‑$165K per year. The range is a reflection of base salary only and is not the total compensation package.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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To be successful in this role you must have strong communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client‑facing role. The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. You will provide leadership and direction, embedding, and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.
*50% travel is required for this role*
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 in the development of cost estimates.
Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.
Communicate with the general contractor and owner/project manager to gather status information and prepare a cost estimate update.
Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.
Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers directly 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, completing timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
Participate effectively with post‑contract cost variances and the change of control processes.
Manage cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.
Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.
Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
Provide commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.
Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure that post‑contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
Ensure that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.
Carry out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
Ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.
Compile built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.
Identify, coach and mentor talent to realise their potential and celebrate the success of others.
Display excellence in leadership and service delivery as required by the conditions of appointment.
Financial Management – use internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports.
Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office.
Be a role model that drives a one‑business culture that achieves great outcomes.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a field related to construction.
Minimum 5‑7 years of relevant experience in a cost management role in the construction industry.
RICS accredited or working toward it is preferred.
Experience leading cost management on medium or large‑sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
Excellent communication skills.
Additional Information The salary range for this full‑time role is $135K‑$165K per year. The range is a reflection of base salary only and is not the total compensation package.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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