Cost Manager – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor to support cost management on complex data center projects. Youll work with clients contractors and internal teams to help deliver projects on time and within budget.

Youll assist with cost planning estimating procurement and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone with solid experience in cost control and financial reporting looking to grow into a more senior position. Strong analytical skills familiarity with MEP systems is beneficial and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders is key.

This is a hybrid role with regular on-site visits required approximately 25 miles east of Milwaukee.


Responsibilities:

• Support the full lifecycle of cost management activities on data center construction projects from early-stage budgeting through final account closeout.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed cost plans estimates and budgets aligned with project scope and client expectations.
• Monitor and manage project costs including tracking actuals vs. forecasts identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Review and negotiate change orders ensuring proper documentation cost validation and alignment with contractual terms.
• Collaborate with design consultants engineers and contractors to validate cost estimates and ensure consistency with design intent and construction feasibility.
• Prepare and present regular cost reports forecasts and executive summaries to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Track and manage contingency usage commitments and cost impacts across multiple packages or phases.
• Participate in procurement activities including bid analysis scope reviews and contractor negotiations.
• Maintain and update benchmarking data historical cost records and lessons learned to support future project planning.
• Contribute to value engineering and design optimization exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial systems client-specific requirements and applicable regulatory controls.
• Support the development and improvement of internal cost management tools templates and processes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients contractors vendors and internal project teams.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Quantity Surveying Engineering or a related field.
• 36 years of relevant experience in cost-focused project controls or cost management.
• Experience with large-scale mission-critical construction projects (e.g. data centers high-tech industrial).
• Construction consultancy experience is preferred.
• Strong background in cost management budgeting financial reporting and cost control systems.
• Experience with procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
• RICS accreditation or working toward it is advantageous.
• Excellent communication collaboration and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools and software for cost management.

Additional Information :

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs*

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