Cost Engineer – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Engineer to join our growing Data Center team. This role plays a key part in providing robust cost management support across complex construction programs, with a particular focus on payment application review, cost reporting, and commercial assurance throughout the project lifecycle. 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Support the review, validation, and audit of GMP payment applications from general contractors and subcontractors  
• Assist in the development and maintenance of detailed project budgets covering labor, materials, equipment, and services  
• Perform cost analysis, forecasting, and variance assessment to support effective cost control  
• Identify potential commercial and financial risks and support mitigation strategies  
• Prepare cost reports, dashboards, and progress updates for internal teams and clients  
• Collaborate with project management, procurement, and contract management teams to provide cost planning and cost control support  
• Assist in identifying cost efficiencies and value opportunities within project execution  
• Support the management of third‑party quantity surveyors and validation of construction cost estimates  
• Maintain historical cost data to support benchmarking and future estimating  
• Support monthly cost reporting and performance metric tracking 
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in cost engineering, quantity surveying, or cost management on large construction projects (data center experience preferred but not essential).  
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or a related discipline.  
• Experience supporting GMP, reimbursable, or target cost contracts, including payment application review and cost reconciliation.  
• Working knowledge of cost reporting, forecasting, change management, and commercial governance processes.  
• Proficiency with cost management tools and systems (e.g. Excel‑based cost trackers or reporting platforms).  
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with confidence working in a client‑facing, multi‑disciplinary team environment. 

 

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

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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.

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