Turner Townsend Inc.

Turner Townsend Inc.

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Tysons Corner, Virginia, United States · Senior · Contract

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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

  • Review and collaborate with design teams and general contractors on cost estimates.
  • Reconcile changes and validate contractor data for accuracy.
  • Consolidate cost data from suppliers, subcontractors, and design teams.
  • Inform engineering and design decisions based on cost impact.
  • Manage cost checks, valuations, and reporting across large-scale projects.
  • Lead value engineering (VE) sessions and contribute to design optioneering.
  • Review contractor pricing and lead negotiations to achieve fair value.
  • Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
  • Support final account negotiations and closeout processes.
  • Maintain cost benchmarks and historical data for future projects.

Requirements

  • To be successful, you must be a strong communicator, self-motivated, and comfortable leading cost management activities across multiple large-scale construction projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 6-7 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management within large-scale construction.
  • Proficiency in cost management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice to have

  • Experience supporting mission-critical or data center projects strongly preferred.
  • Professional certifications (MRICS, PMP, CCP, or similar) are a plus.

Benefits

  • Our inspired people share our vision and mission.

Company info

  • Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and 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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