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Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries (https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/locations/) , we blend local knowledge with global insight (https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/insights/) to tackle challenges of any scale.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

**Turner & Townsend** is seeking an experienced **Senior Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor** to provide commercial management, cost control and estimating services on a global technology client’s massive data center construction program.

To be successful in this role you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities:

+ Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.

+ Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.

+ Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor, in the development of the cost estimates.

+ Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.

+ Communicate or meet with general contractor and owner project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update.

+ Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.

+ Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.

+ Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.

+ Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.

+ Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.

+ Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes.

+ Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.

+ Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.

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

Qualifications

+ This is an on-site role with opportunity for hybrid option after establishing time and partnership with the client.

+ Strong post-contract and change order management experience.

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

+ 6+ years of experience in cost management and quantity surveying, with a strong focus on large-scale data centers, or relatable construction projects and cloud services.

+ Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

+ PQS (Professional Quantity Surveyor) or MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) accreditation is a plus.

+ Proficiency in cost management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Sage, or similar).

+ In-depth knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes, and risk management.

+ Understanding of data center design and construction processes, including MEP systems, and structural elements.

+ Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Additional Information

_*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' 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 www.turnerandtownsend.com/_

_All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines._

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