Phoenix, Arizona, United States Hybrid Contract

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Lead Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Requirements

  • Lead cost management activities throughout the project lifecycle, including early-stage budgeting, estimating, cost control, and change management through to final account closeout.
  • Develop and present detailed cost plans, budgets, and estimates aligned with project scope and objectives.
  • Prepare and deliver accurate monthly cost reports, forecasts, and executive-level presentations.
  • Maintain benchmarking data, historical cost records, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
  • Review design development and contractor pricing, providing commercial input and leading negotiations to ensure fair and competitive contract pricing.
  • Provide strategic advice on procurement strategies, bid analysis, and contract administration.
  • Oversee contingency tracking, commitment logs, and cost impact reporting across multiple packages or phases.
  • Drive value engineering and design optimization initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Coordinate with project controls and scheduling teams to align cost forecasts with progress updates.
  • Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering professional development and best practices.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of internal cost management tools, templates, and processes.
  • Ensure compliance with internal financial systems, client-specific requirements, and regulatory controls.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Additional Information

  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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Turner & Townsend
A global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources to deliver impactful projects and programmes. Capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
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Department Real estate
Category other
Posted 9 days ago