Senior Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Program

Company: Turner & Townsend
Location: Remote (US Central or Mountain Time Zones required)
Salary: $135,000 - $155,000 USD

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major, multi-phase data center construction program. This critical role serves as the day-to-day client interface, delivering exceptional cost management services for a large-scale campus development. If you have a strong client-facing presence, excellent communication skills, and expertise in construction cost management, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role:
This position offers the opportunity to lead and deliver value-added cost management services for a significant data center program. You will provide leadership, direction, and embed the company's values while managing complex cost aspects of the project. The role requires a blend of independent work and collaboration, ensuring client objectives are met with service excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed cost plans and estimates through all project phases.
• Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding information.
• Coordinate cost data from all project stakeholders for validation.
• Compile built cost records for benchmarking.
• Review contractor/subcontractor pricing and lead commercial negotiations.
• Manage change orders, cost variances, commitment logs, and contingency.
• Support cost risk analysis and scenario planning.
• Ensure cost, schedule, and scope integration with project controls.
• Contribute to procurement strategy and scope alignment.
• Act as the primary day-to-day client interface.
• Prepare commentary on contractor submissions and provide cost estimate updates.
• Coordinate with general contractors, design partners, and stakeholders.
• Inform engineering and design priorities based on cost considerations.
• Lead value engineering (VE) sessions.
• Provide insights into market trends and cost drivers.
• Implement and maintain Turner & Townsend’s Business Management Systems.
• Manage financial aspects including margin tracking and forecasting.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Promote a high-performance culture.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5–7+ years of relevant experience in construction cost management on medium to large-scale projects.
• Industry: Data center construction experience, or experience in mission-critical, high-tech, industrial, or semiconductor facilities is strongly preferred.
• Consulting: Construction consulting experience is strongly preferred.
• Skills: Strong understanding of cost planning, procurement, commercial management, value management, and value engineering.
• Professional: RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is preferred.
• Communication: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Software: Proficiency with industry-standard cost management tools and software.

Additional Information:

• Location: Remote within the US Central or Mountain time zones.
• Salary: $135K-$155K USD, plus potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits.
• Work Environment: Promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment respecting work-life balance.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment.

Note: On-site presence requirements may change based on client needs.