Cost Manager

Company Description

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 programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, 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 programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website:

Job Description

Activities may vary depending on project requirements. Conduct

feasibility studies

and prepare procurement and cost advisory reports for

Data Center and mission‐critical developments , including greenfield and brownfield projects. Review

Data Center construction and MEP design documentation

(civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, CSA, IT/low‐voltage systems) and prepare detailed

quantity take‐offs , contract documentation, and cost plans. Prepare, review, and manage

detailed cost estimates and cost plans

across all project stages (concept, schematic, detailed design, construction, and close‐out) for

high‐CAPEX Data Center projects . Lead and manage

estimating and cost planning activities , taking ownership of the final

Data Center cost plan , including presentation to clients and senior stakeholders. Apply

Value Management (VM) and Value Engineering (VE)

techniques specific to Data Centers, focusing on resilience, redundancy (N+1 / 2N), constructability, scalability, and lifecycle efficiency, engaging Turner & Townsend's specialist teams as required. Manage and lead the

procurement and contracting strategy

for Data Center projects, including: Pre‐qualification of vendors and contractors Issuance and management of RFPs Bid analysis and evaluation Cost and commercial negotiations Contract award recommendations and contract preparation Administer

post‐contract cost control , ensuring that change management processes are implemented effectively, including:

Assessment and valuation of change orders Tracking design changes impacting critical systems Maintaining accurate and up‐to‐date project budgets

Manage

cost checks, valuations, and progress assessments

aligned with construction sequencing and Data Center commissioning milestones. Prepare and issue

monthly post‐contract cost reports , cash flow forecasts, and cost‐to‐complete analyses, presenting findings to the

client and senior leadership . Lead

life‐cycle costing (LCC)

and total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses for Data Center assets, supporting informed business and investment decisions. Ensure

final accounts

are negotiated, agreed, and closed out in accordance with contractual and financial governance requirements. Develop and maintain strong

client, consultant, contractor, and vendor relationships , acting as a key interface across all stages of the Data Center project lifecycle. Provide regular reporting on

estimated cost vs. approved budget , identifying risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies for cost and schedule performance. Where applicable,

lead and mentor a cost management team , ensuring delivery of assigned responsibilities in line with quality and performance standards. Support

staff management activities , including recruitment interviews, resource planning, and participation in performance reviews for junior team members. Contribute to

knowledge management , ensuring lessons learned, benchmarking data, and best practices from Data Center projects are captured and shared within Turner & Townsend systems. Support

financial management activities , utilizing internal financial systems to track project margins, fee performance, and monthly resource forecasts. Identify and implement

process improvements

to enhance cost management efficiency, accuracy, and project delivery excellence. Liaise closely with

site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors , including regular site engagement and coordination with construction and commissioning teams. Review and approve

subcontractor proposals, payment applications, invoices, and change requests , ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual terms. Advise the

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