Cost Manager Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend are seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support construction cost services on a large-scale multi-phase campus development in the St. Louis MO area. This is a major greenfield project involving extensive site development and the construction of multiple large industrial buildings

The ideal candidate will be driven client-focused and aligned with Turner & Townsends purpose and values with experience supporting medium to large-scale construction projects.


Responsibilities:

• Advise the client on procurement strategies manage vendor prequalification assess bids and lead bid leveling and recommendation processes.
• Manage estimating activities across the full project lifecycle including developing and reviewing construction cost estimates presenting to clients and supporting value engineering and risk assessments.
• Engage with vendors and contractors to review validate and challenge pricing using benchmark data.
• Establish and manage cost reporting processes including forecasts budget tracking and commercial risk registers.
• Lead cost control activities including payment application reviews change order evaluation and contract entitlement recommendations.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution through structured change and cost management processes.
• Manage and monitor invoicing and financial tracking.
• Oversee final accounts post-contract audits and project closeout activities.
• Conduct post-project reviews and support lessons learned documentation and process improvements.
• Develop and support project handover procedures.
•  Utilize cost estimating take-off and reporting tools to support project delivery.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications :

• Ability to work onsite 3x per week in the St. Louis MO area.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Cost Management Quantity Surveying Engineering or related field.
• 35 years of experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• Experience supporting medium to large-scale construction projects including site development and large building programs.
• Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement routes value management and value engineering principles.
• Experience supporting pre-contract estimating and post-contract cost control activities.
• Familiarity with cost reporting budgeting and change management processes on active construction projects.
• Ability to review contractor pricing payment applications and change orders with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• RICS accredited or working toward accreditation is preferred.

Additional Information :

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

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time