Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major, multi‑phase data center construction program in the Abilene, TX / Shackelford County region. The development spans a large multi‑building campus, currently underway, with long‑term phased delivery extending over several years. This role will be central to maintaining cost governance, commercial rigor, and alignment across a large, complex site with significant civil, structural, and MEP scope.
You will serve as a key day‑to‑day client interface, ensuring disciplined cost controls, clear communication, and strong stakeholder coordination. The ideal candidate brings robust construction cost expertise, operates confidently in a client‑facing environment, and contributes to a high‑performing project team.
Travel, Per Diem & Relocation:
- Per diem provided for required travel.
- Mileage reimbursement available for candidates living within driving distance.
- Relocation assistance is available for candidates interested in moving closer to the site.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets, and estimates throughout design and construction.
- Prepare and present monthly cost reports, forecasts, and executive‑level summaries.
- Coordinate cost data from designers, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors for accurate validation.
- Maintain benchmarking and built‑cost records to support program‑wide improvements.
- Lead procurement support activities, including pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations.
- Manage final accounts and drive timely agreement.
- Oversee full change‑management workflow, ensuring changes are reviewed, evaluated, negotiated, approved, and accurately tracked.
- Maintain rigorous cost‑control systems, monitoring commitments, variances, and trends.
- Support contingency and cost‑risk analysis activities.
- Coordinate cost, schedule, and scope alignment with project controls teams.
- Lead value‑engineering and cost‑optimization efforts across phases and trades.
- Monitor market conditions and provide commercial insights.
- Serve as a primary client interface, ensuring objectives and expectations are met.
- Prepare clear commentary on contractor submissions and support governance reviews.
- Ensure compliance with Turner & Townsend Business Management Systems.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
- Support financial management tasks including margin tracking and resource forecasting.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which must be adhered to where applicable.