Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend Pty Ltd

Houston, United States
On-site
Cost planning and budgeting
Monthly cost reporting and forecasting
Procurement support and negotiation
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major, multi‑phase data center construction program in the Houston, TX area

Job Summary

  • Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major, multi‑phase data center construction program in the Houston, TX area.
  • This role will be central to maintaining cost governance, commercial rigor, and alignment across a large, complex site with significant civil, structural, and MEP scope.
  • The ideal candidate brings robust construction cost expertise, operates confidently in a client‑facing environment, and contributes to a high‑performing project team.

Matching Summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major, multi‑phase data center construction program in the Houston, TX area.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cost planning and budgeting
  • Monthly cost reporting and forecasting
  • Procurement support and negotiation
  • Change management workflow
  • Cost control systems monitoring
  • Client interface and communication

Nice-to-have

  • High-performing project team culture
  • Collaborative and inclusive environment
  • Work-life balance promotion

Key Requirements

  • 5–7+ years of cost management experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with mission-critical or large campus-scale builds preferred
  • Consultancy experience strongly preferred
  • RICS accreditation (or progress toward certification) preferred

Work Rights

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