Turner Townsend Inc.
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
San Francisco, California, United States · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$130k-$175kDetected 9 hours ago
Computer VisionComplianceStakeholder ManagementForecastingSupply ChainProcurementCommunicationVariance AnalysisConstruction Management
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Lottery odds (Level III)83
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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 programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the procurement process, including attending and chairing bid interviews and supporting contractor appointments
- Develop and manage detailed project estimates across all phases (construction, fees, direct costs, and related expenses), ensuring accuracy and alignment with program objectives
- Engage directly with contractors and vendors to validate, challenge, and benchmark costs against market data and similar data center projects
- Establish and maintain robust cost reporting processes, including forecasting, budget tracking, and variance analysis for large-scale capital programs
- Develop and manage commercial risk registers and facilitate regular cost and risk review meetings with the project team
- Manage commercial aspects of contracts, including dispute avoidance and resolution, with a proactive and solutions-driven approach
- Lead final account negotiations, project closeout, and post-contract audits
- Utilize cost management systems, estimating tools, and benchmarking data to support high-quality project delivery
- Willingness to travel as needed to support project requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 6+ years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or estimating within the construction industry
- Strong understanding of construction delivery methods (e.g., DBB, DB, CMAR) and commercial management processes
Nice to have
- Experience supporting mission-critical or large-scale infrastructure projects (data center experience strongly preferred)
- Consultancy experience is highly preferred
Compensation
- The base salary range for this full-time role is $130K - $175K per year.
- Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary.
- This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.
Benefits
- Our inspired people share our vision and mission.
Company info
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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