Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor u2013 Data ...

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 peopleu2019s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the worldu2019s 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 worldu2019s 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 an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major, multiu2011phase data center construction program in the Abilene, TX / Shackelford County region. The development spans a large multiu2011building campus, currently underway, with longu2011term phased delivery extending over several years. This role will be central to maintaining cost governance, commercial rigor, and alignment across a large, complex site with significant civil, structural, and MEP scope. You will serve as a key dayu2011tou2011day client interface, ensuring disciplined cost controls, clear communication, and strong stakeholder coordination. The ideal candidate brings robust construction cost expertise, operates confidently in a clientu2011facing environment, and contributes to a highu2011performing project team. Travel, Per Diem & Relocation: + Per diem provided for required travel. + Mileage reimbursement available for candidates living within driving distance. + Relocation assistance is available for candidates interested in moving closer to the site. Responsibilities + Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets, and estimates throughout design and construction. + Prepare and present monthly cost reports, forecasts, and executiveu2011level summaries. + Coordinate cost data from designers, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors for accurate validation. + Maintain benchmarking and builtu2011cost records to support programu2011wide improvements. + Lead procurement support activities, including pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations. + Manage final accounts and drive timely agreement. + Oversee full changeu2011management workflow, ensuring changes are reviewed, evaluated, negotiated, approved, and accurately tracked. + Maintain rigorous costu2011control systems, monitoring commitments, variances, and trends. + Support contingency and costu2011risk analysis activities. + Coordinate cost, schedule, and scope alignment with project controls teams. + Lead valueu2011engineering and costu2011optimization efforts across phases and trades. + Monitor market conditions and provide commercial insights. + Serve as a primary client interface, ensuring objectives and expectations are met. + Prepare clear commentary on contractor submissions and support governance reviews. + Ensure compliance with Turner & Townsend Business Management Systems. + Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, highu2011performance culture. + Support financial management tasks including margin tracking and resource forecasting. + SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which must be adhered to where applicable. Qualifications + Able to work onu2011site in the Abilene, Texas area with hybrid flexibility; per diem, travel, or relocation support available. + Bacheloru2019s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field. + 5u20137+ years of cost management or project controls experience on mediumu2011 to largeu2011scale construction programs. + Experience with missionu2011critical, industrial, or large campusu2011scale builds preferred. + Consultancy experience strongly preferred. + Strong understanding of civil, structural, and MEP construction. + Advanced competency in budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and costu2011control systems; EVM experience beneficial. + Proven ability to manage full changeu2011management processes on major projects. + Strong project controls understanding, including costu2011schedule integration and variance analysis. + Skilled in procurement support and commercial contract management. + RICS accreditation (or progress toward certification) preferred. + Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholderu2011management skills. + High analytical capability and attention to detail. + Proficiency with standard cost management tools and Microsoft Office. Additional Information _On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's 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. Please find out more about us at and All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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Created: 2026-03-23