Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial management, cost control, and estimating services on a major, multi‑phase Data Center construction program for a global technology client.
The position is client‑facing and requires strong construction knowledge, clear communication, and the ability to work confidently with owners, contractors, and design teams in a fast‑paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a client‑facing commercial partner, clearly communicating cost status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Prepare and present cost plans, estimates, funding summaries, and cash flow forecasts for large‑scale data center construction projects.
- Collaborate closely with design teams, architects/engineers, and general contractors to support cost development and design progression.
- Influence engineering and design decisions by evaluating and communicating cost, risk, and schedule impacts.
- Lead pre‑ and post‑contract cost management, ensuring accurate forecasting, contingency management, and commercial reporting.
- Coordinate all cost inputs, including supplier pricing, subcontractor data, and direct procurement, to ensure transparency and accuracy.
- Validate general contractor and subcontractor cost submissions, including quantities, pricing, and backup documentation.
- Estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders and variations in accordance with contract terms and commercial expectations.
- Maintain commitment, contingency, and forecast models, tracking performance against approved budgets.
- Manage interim valuations, cost checks, and payment support to ensure accurate commercial administration.
- Support post‑contract cost variance analysis and final account agreement.
- Participate in value engineering and cost optimization workshops while maintaining performance, quality, and schedule requirements.
- Proactively resolve cost, scope, and schedule issues with minimal supervision.
- Prepare executive‑level cost reports and written commentary on contractor submissions, risks, and trends.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.