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Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center ConstructionTurner & Townsend • Milwaukee, WI, US
Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • Milwaukee, WI, US
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Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

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 data center construction program. To be successful in this role you must have strong communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing environment.

Our global offices deliver transformational projects with a focus on consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations. We blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges at scale. We value proactive, expert, and client-focused delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
  • Provide estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
  • Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in developing cost estimates.
  • Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure data accuracy.
  • 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 directly 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 change control processes.
  • Manage cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.
  • Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate value engineering (VE) sessions with stakeholders.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.

Pre-Contract

  • Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at milestones.
  • Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
  • Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations to drive fair contract prices.

    • Post-Contract

  • Perform quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
  • Ensure cost auditing and valuation work is robust and that cost validation processes are in place.
  • Produce monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
  • Negotiate and finalise final accounts in a timely manner.

    • Qualifications

  • Experience working in a construction cost management role.
  • College and / or post-graduate degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a related field.
  • Full lifecycle cost management experience on commercial real estate construction projects.
  • RICS accreditation (or working towards) is valuable but not required.
  • Experience on large, high-value data center or mission-critical projects.
  • Experience leading cost management on medium to large construction projects of medium to high complexity.
  • Good knowledge of procurement routes, value management and value engineering.

    • Additional Information

  • On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.
  • Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. For more about Turner & Townsend, visit www.turnerandtownsend.com.

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