Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to act as the key, dayâtoâday client interface and deliver a valueâadded cost management service on a largeâscale, missionâcritical data center program in the Phoenix market. You will ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, with strong emphasis on governance, commercial rigor, and stakeholder engagement.
Travel, Per Diem & Relocation
- Per diem will be provided for required travel.
- Mileage reimbursement is available for candidates who live within driving distance of the site.
- For candidates traveling from farther away, the client will cover necessary travel costs.
- Relocation assistance is available for those interested in moving closer to the project location.
The ideal candidate is confident in clientâfacing environments, communicates clearly, and can work both independently and as part of a collaborative team, providing leadership while embedding and promoting Turner & Townsendâs purpose, values, and vision.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates through design milestones; produce and present final cost plans and executive summaries.
- Coordinate all sources of cost information (design teams, GC, subcontractors, vendor quotes, benchmark data) for robust cost validation and auditing.
- Provide commercial input to design optioneering and lead value engineering (VE) and cost optimization initiatives.
- Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact; integrate cost with schedule and scope in coordination with project controls/scheduling.
- Lead procurement strategy development, scope validation, contractor/subcontractor pricing reviews, and commercial negotiations to achieve fair contract prices.
- Prepare written comments on contractor submissions and present executiveâlevel updates to stakeholders.
- Own change control throughout the lifecycle: review, estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders; manage postâcontract cost variances.
- Establish and operate cost control systems, including cost checks, valuations, commitment tracking, contingency management, and (where applicable) EVM.
- Produce and present monthly cost reports and funding data; coordinate VE sessions and scenario planning.
- Ensure timely agreement of final accounts and compile asâbuilt cost records for benchmarking and continuous improvement.
- Act as the primary client interface, ensuring objectives are met and service excellence is delivered.
- Demonstrate excellence in financial management (margin tracking, monthly fee/resource forecasts) across commissions.
- Implement and maintain internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies/tools for consistent best practice.
- Coach and mentor junior team members; foster a highâperformance, oneâbusiness culture.
- SOX control responsibilities may apply and must be adhered to where applicable.