Lead Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

8–12+ years of progressive experience in cost management or a related discipline, including leadership responsibilities.

Expertise in cost planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and change management.

Strong knowledge of procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.

Proficiency in industry-standard cost management tools and software.

Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

The salary range for this role is $160K-$185 USD. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Turner & Townsend

is seeking a

Lead Cost Manager

to oversee cost management for a large-scale, mission-critical data center construction program. This leadership role requires advanced technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to guide teams and influence stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

We are open to considering strong Senior Cost Managers or Associate Director-level professionals for this position.

As a Lead Cost Manager, you will take ownership of cost management across the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. You will lead client-facing engagements, mentor team members, and drive best practices in cost planning and control.

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.