Senior Cost Control Manager - Data Center Construction

Senior Cost Control Manager Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Control Manager to act as the key day‑to‑day client interface, delivering cost management services across a large‑scale data centre program located in Fayetteville, approximately 22 miles south of Atlanta. In this role you will focus on change management, cost control and commercial governance, ensuring that all project changes are effectively evaluated, managed and communicated throughout the construction lifecycle within a fast‑paced, high‑volume program environment. You will provide leadership and direction, embedding and promoting the purpose, values and vision of Turner & Townsend. Responsibilities Lead and manage change management processes across the program, ensuring all changes are properly identified, evaluated, documented and approved. Review, evaluate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle, ensuring commercial alignment and cost transparency. Maintain and manage change logs, contingency tracking and commitment registers, providing clear visibility into cost impacts. Establish and enforce change control procedures and governance frameworks across multiple projects within the campus. Provide detailed cost analysis and recommendations to support client decision‑making on change events. Support dispute avoidance and resolution through strong commercial oversight and documentation of changes. Provide cost planning and estimating, including producing and presenting final cost plans. Review and participate with the design team and general contractor in developing cost estimates. Reconcile changes and validate contractor cost data to ensure accuracy and completeness. Communicate with the general contractor and project team to gather updates and support cost reporting. Prepare written comments on contractor submissions, including executive summaries. Coordinate cost inputs from subcontractors, suppliers and design teams. Inform and help drive construction priorities based on cost and change impact. Work proactively to resolve cost, scope and scheduling conflicts. Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on complex projects. Lead post‑contract cost variance analysis and ensure adherence to change control processes. Prepare funding updates and support value engineering sessions, particularly in response to change drivers. Develop cost plans through design and provide updates at key milestones. Review contractor pricing and support negotiations to ensure fair and commercially sound outcomes. Ensure cost auditing, validation and reporting processes are consistently applied. Produce monthly cost reports with clear visibility into change activity, risks and forecast impacts. Support final account closeout, ensuring all changes are fully agreed and reconciled. Maintain cost benchmarking data and program records to support future forecasting and decision‑making. Mentor team members and promote best practices in change management and cost control. Manage financial tracking, forecasting and reporting for commissions. Support internal systems, governance processes and company delivery methodologies. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role where applicable. Qualifications Regular onsite presence is required. Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or a related field. 5–7+ years of cost management or project controls experience on medium‑ to large‑scale construction programs. Mission‑critical, industrial or large campus‑scale experience preferred. Consultancy experience strongly preferred. Strong understanding of civil, structural and MEP construction. Advanced knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, cost‑control systems and Earned Value Management (EVM). Proven experience managing full change‑management processes on major construction programs. Strong cost‑focused project controls background, including forecasting and variance analysis. Ability to interpret schedules and assess cost impacts across phases and trades. Expertise in procurement strategy and commercial contract management. RICS accreditation (or progress toward certification) is advantageous. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills. Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail. Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management tools and Microsoft Office. Additional Information *On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs. 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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. For more information, please visit and #J-18808-Ljbffr Turner & Townsend