**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._ \#LI-MC1 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter (https://twitter.com/turnertownsend) Instagram LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/turner-&-townsend/) _It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. 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