Hiring: Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction Company: Turner & Townsend Location: Dallas, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 15:01:17 Employment Type: Contract / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •7+ years of cost management or project controls experience on medium‑ to large‑scale construction programs. Required Skills: •Senior Cost Manager •To support a major, multi‑phase hyperscale data center construction program from the Dallas, TX area, with periodic travel to a large campus site in central Texas. •Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets, and estimates throughout design and construction phases across a large, multi‑building campus. •Prepare and present monthly cost reports, forecasts, and executive‑level summaries to support program‑wide decision making. •Coordinate cost data from designers, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors for accurate validation across multiple workstreams. •Maintain benchmarking and built‑cost records to support continuous improvement across the broader program. •Lead procurement support activities, including pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations for major trade packages. •Manage final accounts and drive timely agreement across multiple contractors and phases. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field. •5–7+ years of cost management or project controls experience on medium‑ to large‑scale construction programs. •In-depth knowledge of civil, structural, and MEP construction, with exposure to complex infrastructure systems preferred. •Advanced competency in budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and cost‑control systems; EVM experience beneficial. •Proven ability to manage full change‑management processes on major projects. •Strong project controls understanding, including cost‑schedule integration and variance analysis. •Skilled in procurement support and commercial contract management. •RICS accreditation (or progress toward certification) preferred. •Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills. •High analytical capability and attention to detail. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!