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Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
Frederick, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$145k–$170k/yr
Senior
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…
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$140k–$160k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Bonuses, Comprehensive Benefits Package
Posted 4h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead cost management for a large-scale data center program, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Responsibilities include developing cost plans, managing change control, and acting as the primary client interface for commercial controls.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree and 5-7+ years of cost management experience specifically within mission-critical data center projects. Candidates must be based on the East Coast and be able to travel to Frederick, MD periodically.
Full job description
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 people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s 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 world’s 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 large-scale, mission-critical data center program as the primary client-facing cost management lead. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining strong commercial controls and stakeholder engagement.
This position supports a major data center campus in Frederick, Maryland. We are open to candidates located anywhere on the East Coast with strong data center cost management experience. The role is primarily remote, with travel to the project site required for key project activities and approximately 3-4 days per month at a minimum. All approved travel expenses are reimbursed.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who thrives in a client-facing environment, can work independently, and has experience leading cost management efforts on large, complex mission-critical projects.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates through design and delivery phases, leveraging industry benchmarks and technical documentation.
Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding data to stakeholders.
Coordinate all sources of cost information (design teams, GC, subs, vendor quotes) for robust cost validation and auditing.
Compile built cost records for benchmarking and continuous improvement.
Lead procurement strategy development, contractor/subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations to achieve fair contract pricing.
Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement.
Own change control throughout the lifecycle: review, estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders; manage post‑contract cost variances.
Support cost risk analysis, scenario planning, contingency management, and commitment tracking.
Ensure robust cost control systems, including Earned Value Management (EVM) where applicable.
Integrate cost with schedule and scope, coordinating closely with project controls and scheduling teams.
Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact; lead value engineering (VE) initiatives and cost optimization strategies.
Monitor market trends (escalation, labor availability, material pricing) and provide timely insights.
Act as the primary client interface, ensuring objectives are met and service excellence is delivered.
Prepare and present executive‑level updates, written comments on GC submissions, and cost estimate revisions.
Ensure adherence to internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies.
Mentor and coach junior team members; foster a high‑performance, one‑business culture.
Demonstrate excellence in financial management, including margin tracking and monthly fee/resource forecasting.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
5-7+ years of cost management experience supporting mission-critical data center projects is required, with strong expertise in cost planning, forecasting, change management, procurement, and project controls.
Open to candidates based anywhere on the East Coast who can travel to the Frederick, MD project site as needed, including major project events and approximately one visit per month (3-4 days onsite).
Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.
Solid understanding of MEP systems, resilience considerations, and campus-scale infrastructure common to hyperscale developments.
Strong foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
Expertise in procurement strategies and the commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is advantageous.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high attention to detail.
Proficiency with industry-standard cost management tools and software.
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment while maintaining strong engagement with onsite project teams and stakeholders.
Travel & Reimbursement:
Travel to Frederick, MD required for major project activities and periodic onsite support.
Approximate onsite expectation of 3-4 days per month minimum.
All approved business travel expenses are reimbursed.
Mileage reimbursement provided.
Additional Information
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.
The salary range for this role is $140K-$160 USD. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
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.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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We're global programme managers – helping to deliver projects that define how people live, work and connect.
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Company size
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Founded
1946
Headquarters
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We're Turner & Townsend – a global programme manager. For more than 80 years, we’ve helped deliver the projects that define how people live, work and connect.
From shaping resilient cities to advancing clean energy, we approach every challenge with the same goal – to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
Partnering closely with our clients, we plan, manage and deliver complex projects and portfolios. Our teams bring the leadership, commercial expertise and independent advice that unlocks performance and protects investment.
From the metro systems moving millions of people to the data centres powering the digital economy, we bring ambitious plans to life and deliver outcomes that matter.
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