Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor to drive cost management for a major hyperscale data center development in the Austin, Texas area. This role is critical to maintaining financial control, driving cost efficiency, and ensuring strategic alignment throughout the project lifecycle. The position involves overseeing multi-phase construction of cutting-edge facilities with substantial investment in MEP systems and high-performance infrastructure.

To be successful in this role you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role.


Responsibilities:

• Oversee cost management across all project phases, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule for complex, multi-building campuses.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates, leveraging industry benchmarks and technical documentation.
• Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and financial updates to stakeholders.
• Manage change control processes, including review and negotiation of change orders and post-contract cost variances.
• Oversee contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and procurement strategy development.
• Collaborate with design teams, general contractors, and vendors to validate cost estimates and perform quantity surveying.
• Support cost risk analysis and scenario planning for multi-phase programs.
• Monitor market trends and provide insights on escalation, labor availability, and material pricing.
• Assist in developing strategies for cost optimization and value engineering.
• Coordinate with scheduling teams to align cost forecasts with project timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost management practices, supporting standardization and best-in-class delivery.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performance, collaborative team culture.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and project teams to support successful project delivery.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.