Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager – Data Center Construction (Anticipated

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to act as the key, day‑to‑day client interface and deliver value‑added cost management services for a major, multi‑phase data center construction program.

To be successful in this role, you must be confident in a client‑facing environment, able to communicate clearly, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.

In this significant position, you will provide leadership and direction while embedding and promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. Remote work flexibility is provided for this role with a preference for U. S. Central or Mountain time zones.

Projects may require periodic travel and onsite support, typically 25-50% of the time depending on project needs. We strive to provide flexibility and will work with employees to accommodate reasonable travel preferences and geographic considerations whenever feasible.

Candidates for this role must be physically based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U. S. Remote work is permitted only from within the United States; candidates located outside the U. S. cannot be consideredfor remote employment.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed cost plans and estimates through design and delivery phases for a multi‑building, large‑scale construction campus. Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding information.

Coordinate cost data from design teams, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors for thorough cost validation. Compile built cost records to support benchmarking and continuous improvement. Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead commercial negotiations to drive fair and competitive contract values.

Lead the review, estimation, negotiation, and reconciliation of change orders throughout the construction lifecycle. Manage post‑contract cost variances, change control processes, commitment logs, and contingency tracking. Support cost risk analysis, scena