Turner Townsend Inc.

Turner Townsend Inc.

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Frederick, Maryland, United States · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$160kDetected 12 hours ago
ComplianceStakeholder ManagementNegotiationFinancial AnalysisForecastingBudgetingSupply ChainProcurementControlsCommunicationProblem SolvingFinancial ReportingConstruction Management

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57Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
  • Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives.
  • Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates through design and delivery phases, leveraging industry benchmarks and technical documentation.
  • Coordinate all sources of cost information (design teams, GC, subs, vendor quotes) for robust cost validation and auditing.
  • Lead procurement strategy development, contractor/subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations to achieve fair contract pricing.
  • Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement.
  • Own change control throughout the lifecycle: review, estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders; manage post‑contract cost variances.
  • Support cost risk analysis, scenario planning, contingency management, and commitment tracking.
  • Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact; lead value engineering (VE) initiatives and cost optimization strategies.

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who thrives in a client-facing environment, can work independently, and has experience leading cost management efforts on large, complex mission-critical projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5-7+ years of cost management experience supporting mission-critical data center projects is required, with strong expertise in cost planning, forecasting, change management, procurement, and project controls.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard cost management tools and software.

Nice to have

  • Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.

Compensation

  • $140k-$160k

Company info

  • We are open to candidates located anywhere on the East Coast with strong data center cost management experience.
  • Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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