Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction (Anticipated Opening)
Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction (Anticipated Opening)
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Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor with experience in data center construction including exposure to MEP (Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing) systems. This role will support the delivery of high-quality cost management services working closely with senior team members and client stakeholders to help ensure project success.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented collaborative and eager to grow within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Youll contribute to all phases of the construction lifecycle gaining exposure to complex high-value projects while developing your technical and commercial skills.
Responsibilities:
- Support the estimation and negotiation of change orders for data center construction projects including building systems and infrastructure.
- Assist in developing and maintaining cost plans and estimates throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with design teams and general contractors to support the development and review of cost estimates.
- Help reconcile changes and verify contractor data for accuracy.
- Coordinate with the general contractor and owners project manager to gather project updates and assist in preparing revised cost estimates.
- Draft written comments on contractor submissions including executive summaries.
- Compile and organize cost data from various sources including suppliers subcontractors and design consultants.
- Contribute to engineering and design discussions by providing cost-related insights.
- Work with minimal supervision to help resolve scheduling and cost-related issues.
- Assist in cost checks and valuations on larger projects.
- Support timely and accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
- Participate in post-contract cost variance tracking and change control processes.
- Help manage contingency tracking and commitment logs.
- Assist in preparing funding data presentations and value engineering (VE) session materials.
- Contribute to cost planning and updates at key design milestones.
- Provide input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
- Support contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews and negotiations.
- Perform quantity surveying cost control and change management tasks across the project lifecycle.
- Help manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
- Assist with cost auditing and validation processes.
- Contribute to the production of monthly cost reports for client review.
- Support the final account negotiation and close-out process.
- Maintain as-built cost records for benchmarking purposes.
- Collaborate with team members and contribute to a positive high-performing team culture.
- Follow internal systems and tools to ensure consistent delivery of best practices.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Project/Program specifications:
- Experience in data center construction is strongly preferred; similar experience in semiconductor battery or large industrial projects will also be considered.
- Projects may include multi-billion-dollar data center campuses with multiple buildings and complex infrastructure.
- Familiarity with MEP systems and their integration into large-scale construction projects is beneficial.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in construction management cost management quantity surveying engineering or a related field.
- 36 years of relevant experience in a cost management or quantity surveying role.
- Progress toward RICS accreditation is preferred.
- Experience supporting cost management on medium to large-scale construction projects.
- Prior experience in a construction consultancy environment is preferred.
- Strong understanding of construction processes procurement methods and cost control principles.
- Familiarity with MEP systems is a plus.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Additional Information :
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients 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.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
