Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major data center construction project. This role involves managing cost planning and control throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time and within budget for a large-scale, mission-critical facility.

You’ll be part of our Cost Management team, delivering expert cost consulting services and working closely with clients, contractors, and project teams.

This role requires regular onsite presence in the Midland, Texas area.

Responsibilities

• Support cost management activities from early-stage budgeting and procurement through post-contract cost control and final account closeout.

• Prepare and present detailed cost plans, estimates, and budgets aligned with project scope and objectives.

• Assist with cost control processes during construction, monitoring actual costs against forecasts and recommending corrective actions.

• Review and validate change orders, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with contractual terms.

• Track contingencies, commitments, and cost impacts across multiple packages or phases.

• Prepare and deliver cost reports, forecasts, and presentations for stakeholders.

• Contribute to procurement strategies, bid analysis, and contractor negotiations.

• Support value engineering and design optimization initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with internal financial systems, client-specific requirements, and regulatory controls.

• Maintain benchmarking data and historical cost records for continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with project managers and design teams to align scope, budget, and schedule.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Regular onsite presence is required in the Midland, Texas area.

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience working in a cost management or project controls role.

• Experience with large-scale construction projects; data center or mission-critical experience preferred.

• Familiarity with MEP systems is beneficial.

• Strong knowledge of cost planning, budgeting, post-contract cost control, and change management.

• Understanding of procurement strategies and commercial management of contracts.

• RICS accreditation or progress toward it is advantageous.

• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

• Proficiency in cost management tools, Microsoft Office, and cloud based applications.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

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