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Turner & Townsend are looking for a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our team and support construction cost services on a large-scale data center program program located in Jefferson, Indiana, just outside the Louisville, Kentucky area.

This role will support the delivery of a multi-phase, multi-building campus, including ground-up facilities and site infrastructure, within a fast-paced construction environment. The ideal candidate will be driven and promote our Turner & Townsend purpose and values.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on strategies, manage prequalification of vendors, assess proposals, bids, and bid levelling documents, make final recommendations to the client, attend and chair bid interviews, and manage the appointment process.
• Manage estimating services by developing project estimates (construction, fees, direct work, and other costs), reviewing estimates prepared by junior team members, presenting findings to clients, and supporting value engineering and risk assessment efforts.
• Manage cost reporting by establishing reporting schedules, reviewing and presenting cost reports and forecasts, tracking project budgets, maintaining commercial risk registers, and supporting regular cost meetings.
• Support cost control processes by reviewing payment applications, evaluating contractor entitlements, reviewing change orders, and providing recommendations to the client.
• Manage and monitor the invoicing process.
• Benchmark performance against comparable projects and commissions.
• Support final accounting activities, including post-contract audits and account closeouts.
• Participate in post-contract reviews to capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement.
• Develop and support procedures governing project handover and closeout.
• Perform duties through the use of Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which must be adhered to where applicable.

 

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• RICS accreditation or working toward certification is valuable.
• Experience supporting cost management on medium to large-scale construction projects, preferably within data center, industrial, or large campus environments.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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.

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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a large-scale, mission-critical data center program as the primary client-facing cost management lead. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining strong commercial controls and stakeholder engagement.

This position supports a major data center campus in Frederick, Maryland. We are open to candidates located anywhere on the East Coast with data center cost management experience. The role is primarily remote, with travel to the project site required for key project activities and approximately 3-4 days per month. All approved travel expenses are reimbursed.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates through design and delivery phases, leveraging industry benchmarks and technical documentation.
• Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding data to stakeholders.
• Coordinate all sources of cost information (design teams, GC, subs, vendor quotes) for robust cost validation and auditing.
• Compile built cost records for benchmarking and continuous improvement.
• 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.
• Ensure robust cost control systems, including Earned Value Management (EVM) where applicable.
• Integrate cost with schedule and scope, coordinating closely with project controls and scheduling teams.
• Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact; lead value engineering (VE) initiatives and cost optimization strategies.
• Monitor market trends (escalation, labor availability, material pricing) and provide timely insights.
• Act as the primary client interface, ensuring objectives are met and service excellence is delivered.
• Prepare and present executive‑level updates, written comments on GC submissions, and cost estimate revisions.
• Ensure adherence to internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies.
• Mentor and coach junior team members; foster a high‑performance, one‑business culture.
• Demonstrate excellence in financial management, including margin tracking and monthly fee/resource forecasting.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

 

• 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.
• Open to candidates based anywhere on the East Coast who can travel to the Frederick, MD project site as needed, including major project events and approximately one visit per month (3-4 days onsite).
• Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of MEP systems, resilience considerations, and campus-scale infrastructure common to hyperscale developments.
• Strong foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Expertise in procurement strategies and the commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
• RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with industry-standard cost management tools and software.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment while maintaining strong engagement with onsite project teams and stakeholders.

Travel & Reimbursement:

• Travel to Frederick, MD required for major project activities and periodic onsite support.
• Approximate onsite expectation of 3-4 days per month minimum.
• All approved business travel expenses are reimbursed.
• Mileage reimbursement provided.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

The salary range for this role is $140K-$160 USD. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Turner & Townsend is looking for a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to join our team and support the delivery of cost management services on complex Life Sciences construction projects. This role offers the opportunity to work across a portfolio of technically sophisticated developments, including pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, biotechnology laboratories, research and development centers, cleanrooms, GMP-regulated environments, and other advanced facilities.

The ideal candidate will be driven, collaborative, and committed to delivering exceptional client service while promoting Turner & Townsend's purpose and values. You will be responsible for providing commercial and cost management expertise throughout the project lifecycle, helping project teams achieve cost certainty, manage risk, and deliver successful project outcomes.

You will work closely with project stakeholders, design teams, contractors, and vendors to develop and maintain robust cost plans, oversee procurement and change management processes, and ensure effective financial control across multiple project phases. The successful candidate will have strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, along with experience supporting construction projects in highly regulated or technically complex environments.


Responsibilities: 

• Advising client on strategies, managing prequalification of vendors, assessing proposals, bids, and bid levelling documents, making final recommendations to the client, attending & chairing bid interviews, and managing appointment process. 
• Manage estimating services for full project by developing project estimates (relating to construction, fees, direct work and other costs), reviewing estimations prepared by junior team members, presenting estimates to client, presenting value engineering recommendations and risk assessments to client, meeting with vendors to review, validate, and challenge costs, and reviewing estimates by utilizing benchmark data collected from other projects.  
• Manage cost reporting by establishing reporting schedule, reviewing & presenting cost reports and forecasts, reviewing project budget & spend forecast with the client, developing & maintaining commercial risk register, and hosting periodic meetings with project team & vendors.  
• Manage cost control process by reviewing payment application assessments prepared by junior team members, liaising with project managers to recommend contractor entitlements, reviewing requests for change orders from vendors & making recommendations to client, and using dispute prevention/management/resolution procedures to manage payment requisitions, change orders, and contractual disputes.  
• Manage & monitor invoicing process.  
• Benchmark performance against other successful commissions.  
• Manage all facets of the final accounting process and post contract audits and account close outs.  
• Hold post-contract reviews with the client to establish a lesson learned document and apply lessons to create training manual. 
• Develop procedures governing handover of project.  
• Perform all the duties above through the use/preparation of Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software. 
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction. 
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry. 
• RICS accredited or working towards it is valuable 
• Experience supporting cost management on medium or large sized construction projects. 
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred. 
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.  
• Strong communication skills.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* 

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.  

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

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. 

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the key, day to day client interface on a major, mission‑critical hyperscale data center construction project, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service. 

To be successful in this role you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. In this significant position, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction, embedding, and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend. 

This role is based in Chicago and requires regular travel to project sites in Minooka, IL (approximately 58 miles from downtown Chicago). Candidates should be comfortable commuting to support on-site project activities as needed. 


Responsibilities: 

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.  
• Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.  
• Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development of cost estimates.  
• Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.  
• Communicate or meet with the general contractor and owner of project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update.  
• Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.  
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.  
• Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.  
• Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.  
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.  
• Participate effectively with post-contract cost variances and the change of control processes.  
• Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.  
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.  
• Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.  
• Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.  
• Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.  
• Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.  
• Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.  
• Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.  
• Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.  
• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.  
• Compiling built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.  
• Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others. 
• Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment 
• Financial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports 
• Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for Clients and the company 
• Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society.  
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction. 
• RICS accredited or working towards it is advantageous.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry. 
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly desirable.
• Prior experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, or similar large-scale infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.  
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.  
• Excellent communication skills. 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

The base salary range for this role is $135K-$165K USD. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a large-scale, multi-phase hyperscale data center program.

This position can be based in the Chicago, IL area, with travel to the project site near St. Louis, MO approximately once per month for 2–3 days.

In this role, you will serve as a key day-to-day client interface, leading the delivery of high-value cost management services across a complex, multi-phase data center development. You will be responsible for driving cost planning, procurement strategy, change management, and commercial governance, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and rigor across multiple workstreams and packages.

The ideal candidate is a confident, client-facing professional with strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to operate both independently and collaboratively within a high-performing project team.


Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the key, day‑to‑day client interface; ensure client objectives are met through best‑in‑class cost management.
• Lead scope delivery for assigned phases/packages; coordinate with designers, GC/CM, and trade partners.
• Prepare and present clear written and verbal updates, executive summaries, and recommendations.
• Develop estimates and cost plans through design, presenting updates at each design milestone.
• Review and reconcile estimates with the GC/CM and design team; validate quantities and scope alignment.
• Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering (VE); inform engineering priorities based on cost/constructability.
• Support procurement strategy and contract administration; review contractor/subcontractor pricing.
• Lead/assist price negotiations to drive fair and competitive contract values.
• Provide independent cost/market inputs using internal benchmarks and supplier intelligence.
• Manage change orders end‑to‑end: evaluate, negotiate, and track through approval.
• Maintain commitment tracking, contingency management, trend analysis, and risk registers.
• Ensure robust cost validation, auditing, and change control processes throughout delivery.
• Produce timely monthly cost reports, forecasts, cash flows, and variance analyses.
• Coordinate funding data, develop executive‑level summaries, and facilitate VE/risk sessions.
• Implement and maintain Turner & Townsend Business Management Systems (BMS) and delivery tools; comply with SOX controls where applicable.
• Mentor and coach junior team members; model T&T purpose, values, and service excellence.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of internal tools, templates, benchmarks, and best practices.
• Support account growth and cross‑selling through strong stakeholder relationships.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

 

 

• Ability to travel to the St. Louis, MO area monthly for a 2–3 day trip.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree a plus).
• A minimum of 6-7 years of cost management / project controls experience, including leading cost deliverables on medium‑to‑large, complex projects.
• Data center or mission‑critical/industrial project experience strongly preferred.
• Consultancy experience preferred; strong knowledge of procurement, commercial management, contracts, change, and risk.
• Demonstrated expertise in estimating, cost planning, budgeting, reporting, and cost control systems.
• RICS accreditation (or working toward it) strongly preferred.
• Excellent client‑facing communication and negotiation skills; ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail; proficiency with industry‑standard cost tools.

 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.*

The base salary range for this role is $140K-$160K USD. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
 

#LI-MB1

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the key, day to day client interface on a major, mission‑critical hyperscale data center construction project, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service. 

To be successful in this role you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. In this significant position, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction, embedding, and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend. 

The project site is located approximately 25 miles south of Naperville, in Grundy County. This role offers a hybrid schedule with an expected presence on‑site 3 days per week depending on the project phase and client requirements.


Responsibilities: 

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.  
• Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.  
• Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development of cost estimates.  
• Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.  
• Communicate or meet with the general contractor and owner of project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update.  
• Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.  
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.  
• Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.  
• Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.  
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.  
• Participate effectively with post-contract cost variances and the change of control processes.  
• Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.  
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.  
• Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.  
• Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.  
• Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.  
• Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.  
• Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.  
• Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.  
• Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.  
• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.  
• Compiling built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.  
• Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others. 
• Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment 
• Financial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports 
• Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for Clients and the company 
• Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society.  
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction. 
• RICS accredited or working towards it is advantageous.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry. 
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly desirable.
• Prior experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, or similar large-scale infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.  
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.  
• Excellent communication skills. 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

The base salary range for this role is $135K-$165K USD. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

Twitter

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the key, day to day client interface on a major, mission‑critical hyperscale data center construction project, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service. 

To be successful in this role you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. In this significant position, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction, embedding, and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend. 

The project site is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Joliet, in Grundy County. This role offers a hybrid schedule, with an expected onsite presence frequency based on the project phase and client requirements.


Responsibilities: 

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.  
• Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.  
• Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development of cost estimates.  
• Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.  
• Communicate or meet with the general contractor and owner of project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update.  
• Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.  
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.  
• Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.  
• Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.  
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.  
• Participate effectively with post-contract cost variances and the change of control processes.  
• Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.  
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.  
• Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.  
• Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.  
• Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.  
• Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.  
• Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.  
• Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.  
• Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.  
• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.  
• Compiling built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.  
• Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others. 
• Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment 
• Financial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports 
• Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for Clients and the company 
• Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society.  
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction. 
• RICS accredited or working towards it is advantageous.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry. 
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly desirable.
• Prior experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, or similar large-scale infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.  
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.  
• Excellent communication skills. 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

The base salary range for this role is $135K-$165K USD. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the key, day to day client interface on a major, mission‑critical hyperscale data center construction project, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service. 

To be successful in this role you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. In this significant position, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction, embedding, and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend. 

The project site is located approximately 25 miles west of Aurora, in Grundy County. This role offers a hybrid schedule with an expected presence on-site 3 days per week, depending on the project phase and client requirements.


Responsibilities: 

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.  
• Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.  
• Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development of cost estimates.  
• Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.  
• Communicate or meet with the general contractor and owner of project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update.  
• Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.  
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.  
• Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.  
• Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.  
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.  
• Participate effectively with post-contract cost variances and the change of control processes.  
• Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.  
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.  
• Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.  
• Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.  
• Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.  
• Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.  
• Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.  
• Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.  
• Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.  
• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.  
• Compiling built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.  
• Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others. 
• Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment 
• Financial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports 
• Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for Clients and the company 
• Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society.  
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction. 
• RICS accredited or working towards it is advantageous.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry. 
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly desirable.
• Prior experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, or similar large-scale infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.  
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.  
• Excellent communication skills. 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

The base salary range for this role is $135K-$165K USD. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to support the successful delivery of complex capital projects within the Life Sciences sector. The role will serve as a key day-to-day client interface, ensuring project objectives are achieved through the delivery of high-quality, value-added cost management services across the full project lifecycle. 

To be successful in this role, you will possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment. You will have experience delivering cost management services on large-scale construction projects, ideally within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, or other regulated industries. 

In this significant position, you will provide leadership and direction while embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend. You will collaborate closely with clients, designers, contractors, and project teams to drive commercial excellence, cost certainty, risk management, and successful project outcomes. 


Responsibilities: 

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.  
• Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.  
• Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development of cost estimates.  
• Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.  
• Communicate or meet with the general contractor and owner of project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update.  
• Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.  
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.  
• Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.  
• Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.  
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.  
• Participate effectively with post-contract cost variances and the change of control processes.  
• Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.  
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.  
• Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.  
• Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.  
• Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.  
• Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.  
• Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.  
• Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.  
• Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.  
• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.  
• Compiling built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.  
• Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others. 
• Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment 
• Financial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports 
• Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for Clients and the company 
• Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society.  
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction. 
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry. 
• RICS accredited or working towards it is preferred. 
• Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.  
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred. 
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.  
• Excellent communication skills. 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* 

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.  

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

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. 

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to act as the key day-to-day client interface, delivering value-added cost management services across a major data center portfolio in Northern Virginia.

The role is client-facing and based out of our Tysons, VA office, supporting projects across the region’s primary data center corridors, including Loudoun County, Prince William County, Stafford County, and Fairfax County.

To be successful, you must be a strong communicator, self-motivated, and comfortable leading cost management activities across multiple large-scale construction projects.


Responsibilities:

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
• Review and collaborate with design teams and general contractors on cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and validate contractor data for accuracy.
• Coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders to prepare cost estimate updates.
• Prepare written reports and executive summaries on contractor submissions.
• 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.
• Oversee cost control, contingency management, and commitment tracking.
• 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.
• Produce monthly cost reports and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Support final account negotiations and closeout processes.
• Maintain cost benchmarks and historical data for future projects.
• Mentor junior team members and promote a high-performance team environment.
• Ensure consistent application of internal systems, tools, and delivery methodologies.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

 

• 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.
• Experience supporting mission-critical or data center projects strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing costs across complex, multi-phase construction programs.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, change management, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to lead meetings, influence stakeholders, and drive commercial outcomes.
• Proficiency in cost management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional certifications (MRICS, PMP, CCP, or similar) are a plus.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to act as the key day-to-day client interface, delivering value-added cost management services across a major data center portfolio in Northern Virginia.

The role is client-facing and based out of our Tysons, VA office, supporting projects across the region’s primary data center corridors, including Loudoun County, Prince William County, Stafford County, and Fairfax County.

To be successful, you must be a strong communicator, self-motivated, and comfortable leading cost management activities across multiple large-scale construction projects.


Responsibilities:

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
• Review and collaborate with design teams and general contractors on cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and validate contractor data for accuracy.
• Coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders to prepare cost estimate updates.
• Prepare written reports and executive summaries on contractor submissions.
• 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.
• Oversee cost control, contingency management, and commitment tracking.
• 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.
• Produce monthly cost reports and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Support final account negotiations and closeout processes.
• Maintain cost benchmarks and historical data for future projects.
• Mentor junior team members and promote a high-performance team environment.
• Ensure consistent application of internal systems, tools, and delivery methodologies.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

 

• 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.
• Experience supporting mission-critical or data center projects strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing costs across complex, multi-phase construction programs.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, change management, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to lead meetings, influence stakeholders, and drive commercial outcomes.
• Proficiency in cost management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional certifications (MRICS, PMP, CCP, or similar) are a plus.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.