Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to serve as the primary day-to-day client interface for a large-scale, hyperscale data center development in Berkeley County, West Virginia. This role requires a strong on-site lead who will be based in West Virginia and is open to traveling to Manassas, VA approximately 25% of the time (typically one week per month). The project involves the delivery of multiple high-capacity data center facilities and associated mission‑critical infrastructure. The selected candidate will provide commercial leadership and cost governance across the full project lifecycle, ensuring client objectives are met through a value-added cost management service. The role demands a confident, client-facing professional capable of working independently while collaborating closely with designers, engineers, contractors, and the client’s project leadership team.   Responsibilities: • Lead cost planning, estimating, and commercial management for large-scale hyperscale data center facilities, including core & shell buildings, substations, site infrastructure, and supporting utilities. • Develop, present, and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates at key design milestones. • Manage change control, cost variances, and contingency strategy throughout the construction lifecycle. • Evaluate cost impacts related to power infrastructure, energy capacity, and AI-ready design requirements, informing engineering priorities accordingly. • Perform cost checks, valuations, commitment tracking, and reconciliation of contractor and subcontractor data to ensure financial accuracy and transparency. • Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, lead negotiations, and drive fair and commercially sound outcomes for the client. • Estimate and negotiate change orders associated with design development, authority requirements, and infrastructure upgrades. • Participate in value engineering and commercial optioneering exercises, balancing performance, sustainability, and cost certainty. • Act as the primary point of contact for the client on all cost and commercial matters. • Coordinate with the design team, general contractor, and suppliers to gather status data and produce accurate cost updates. • Prepare written commercial reports, including monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding presentations for senior stakeholders. • Support VE workshops and funding approvals associated with phased development and future expansion. • Ensure robust cost auditing, valuation, and financial control processes are in place. • Manage post-contract cost reporting, final account negotiations, and close-out in a timely manner. • Compile built cost data and benchmarking records for future hyperscale and data center developments. • Provide leadership aligned with Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. • Coach and mentor team members, fostering professional development and celebrating success. • Support financial management activities including fee forecasting, margin tracking, and internal reporting. • Implement and maintain internal business management systems and delivery methodologies. • Act as a role model for collaboration, service excellence, and “one business” culture. • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.   • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline. • 5–7+ years of relevant cost management experience within the construction industry. • Proven experience leading cost management on medium to large, high-complexity projects, ideally including data centers, mission-critical facilities, or major infrastructure. • Constructi