Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced, and proactive Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our growing data center construction management team. This role will play a pivotal role in the cost planning, commercial management, and financial oversight of large-scale data center development and expansion projects for a key client in in Northern VirginiaYou will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of cost and commercial services, from early-stage feasibility and budgeting through procurement, construction, and final account closeout. This is a client-facing role that requires strong technical expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and budgets from concept through design development.Conduct feasibility studies, benchmarking, and cost modeling to support early-stage decision-making.Provide input into value engineering and design-to-budget strategies.Support procurement strategy development and tender documentation preparation.Lead the tendering process, including bid analysis, contractor negotiations, and contract award recommendations.Ensure alignment between commercial terms and project delivery objectives.Monitor project costs and cash flow against budgets and forecasts.Review and validate contractor payment applications, change orders, and claims.Maintain accurate cost reporting and dashboards for internal and client stakeholders.Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for the client’s project team.Facilitate regular cost review meetings and provide strategic commercial advice.Collaborate with project managers, schedulers, engineers, and design consultants to ensure cost-effective delivery.SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.