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MEPS Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Manufacturing / Data Center Construction
Turner Townsend INC · 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 65 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 22 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Turner Townsend INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Project Manager- Data Center Construction” (Project Management Specialists) in NC: $140k–$140k, median $140k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Turner Townsend INC
The US Department of Labor certified 65 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 22 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced MEPS Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the key day-to-day client interface, ensuring client objectives are achieved through the delivery of value-added cost management services across advanced manufacturing, industrial, and mission-critical data center projects. To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. In this significant position, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction, embedding, and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend. Responsibilities: • Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle for MEPS, process utility, and critical infrastructure systems. • Prepare and present cost plans, estimates, and budgets for MEPS scopes and utility infrastructure. • Partner with design teams and contractors to develop and validate MEPS cost estimates. • Review and reconcile cost changes to ensure accuracy and alignment with project requirements. • Meet with clients, contractors, and project teams to gather project information and prepare cost updates. • Prepare written reviews and executive summaries of contractor cost submissions. • Coordinate cost information from suppliers, equipment vendors, subcontractors, and design consultants. • Support engineering and design decisions through cost analysis, constructability reviews, and commercial insight. • Proactively identify and resolve MEPS cost and scheduling challenges. • Perform cost checks, valuations, and cost verification on complex projects. • Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes. • Maintain contingency, commitment, and cost impact tracking logs. • Prepare funding presentations and support value engineering workshops. • Develop and update cost plans throughout design and construction phases. • Provide commercial input into design optioneering and value engineering initiatives. • Review contractor pricing and lead cost negotiations on behalf of the client. • Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities. • Manage MEPS cost audits, validation efforts, and financial compliance processes. • Produce monthly cost reports highlighting project performance, risks, and opportunities. • Support final account negotiations and project closeout activities. • Compile benchmark and historical cost data across manufacturing, industrial, and data center projects. • Identify, coach, and mentor talent to support team growth and development. • Demonstrate strong leadership and service delivery across client commissions. • Utilize internal systems to manage forecasts, fee tracking, resource planning, and financial reporting. • Implement company delivery methodologies and business management systems to ensure best practices. • Adhere to SOX controls and governance requirements where applicable. • Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture that delivers exceptional client outcomes. • Serve as a role model, supporting Turner & Townsend's purpose, values, and vision. Project/Program Specifications: • Experience in data center construction, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, battery, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or large-scale industrial projects is strongly preferred. • Experience supporting multi-billion-dollar capital programs, including hyperscale data center campuses, semiconductor fabs, battery plants, and advanced manufacturing facilities. • Extensive experience managing costs associated with MEPS systems, process utilities, and critical infrastructure. • Familiarity w