Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to serve as the primary day-to-day client interface for a large-scale, hyperscale data center development in Berkeley County, West Virginia.
This role requires a strong on-site lead who will be based in West Virginia and is open to traveling to Manassas, VA approximately 25% of the time (typically one week per month).
The project involves the delivery of multiple high-capacity data center facilities and associated mission‑critical infrastructure. The selected candidate will provide commercial leadership and cost governance across the full project lifecycle, ensuring client objectives are met through a value-added cost management service. The role demands a confident, client-facing professional capable of working independently while collaborating closely with designers, engineers, contractors, and the client’s project leadership team.
Responsibilities:
- Lead cost planning, estimating, and commercial management for large-scale hyperscale data center facilities, including core & shell buildings, substations, site infrastructure, and supporting utilities.
- Develop, present, and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates at key design milestones.
- Manage change control, cost variances, and contingency strategy throughout the construction lifecycle.
- Evaluate cost impacts related to power infrastructure, energy capacity, and AI-ready design requirements, informing engineering priorities accordingly.
- Perform cost checks, valuations, commitment tracking, and reconciliation of contractor and subcontractor data to ensure financial accuracy and transparency.
- Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, lead negotiations, and drive fair and commercially sound outcomes for the client.
- Estimate and negotiate change orders associated with design development, authority requirements, and infrastructure upgrades.
- Participate in value engineering and commercial optioneering exercises, balancing performance, sustainability, and cost certainty.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the client on all cost and commercial matters.
- Coordinate with the design team, general contractor, and suppliers to gather status data and produce accurate cost updates.
- Prepare written commercial reports, including monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding presentations for senior stakeholders.
- Support VE workshops and funding approvals associated with phased development and future expansion.
- Ensure robust cost auditing, valuation, and financial control processes are in place.
- Manage post-contract cost reporting, final account negotiations, and close-out in a timely manner.
- Compile built cost data and benchmarking records for future hyperscale and data center developments.
- Provide leadership aligned with Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision.
- Coach and mentor team members, fostering professional development and celebrating success.
- Support financial management activities including fee forecasting, margin tracking, and internal reporting.
- Implement and maintain internal business management systems and delivery methodologies.
- Act as a role model for collaboration, service excellence, and “one business” culture.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.