Principal Quantity Surveyor

Company Overview:

At Turner & Townsend, we are dedicated to delivering impactful results from project initiation to completion and beyond. Our expertise spans consultancy, project execution, and post-project operations, ensuring that we meet the diverse needs of our clients.

With a global presence in 113 offices across 46 countries, we are positioned to influence projects in the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors worldwide. Our dynamic and innovative team thrives in a client-centric environment, supported by a culture that values inclusivity and enjoyment in the workplace. Our clients appreciate our proactive approach, extensive knowledge, integrity, and the high-quality outcomes we consistently deliver. This commitment allows our team members to engage in some of the most exciting projects globally.

We are currently seeking a skilled Senior Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial management, cost control, and estimation services for a significant technology client's large-scale data center construction initiative.

Note: This role offers the flexibility of remote work with necessary on-site visits as required by the client.

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide comprehensive cost planning, including the development and presentation of the final cost plan.
• Collaborate with the design services team and general contractor to refine cost estimates.
• Ensure accuracy in data reconciliation with the general contractor.
• Engage with the general contractor and owner project manager to gather status updates for cost estimate revisions.
• Prepare detailed written feedback on the general contractor's submissions, including an executive summary.
• Coordinate various sources of cost information for discussions with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Drive engineering priorities based on cost implications.
• Work independently to resolve scheduling challenges.
• Conduct cost checks and valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate processes.
• Participate in managing post-contract cost variances and change control procedures.
• Oversee cost impact management and maintain commitment tracking logs.
• Prepare funding presentations and facilitate value engineering sessions with stakeholders.

• Develop cost plans and estimates during the design phase, providing updates at key milestones.
• Offer commercial insights during design optioneering and value engineering initiatives.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, leading negotiations to secure fair contract prices on behalf of the client.

• Conduct quantity surveying, cost control, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure effective management of post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Oversee cost auditing and valuation processes, ensuring robust validation mechanisms are in place.
• Generate monthly cost reports for client presentations.
• Facilitate timely negotiations and agreements on final accounts.

• Proven experience in a construction cost management role within the industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in cost management and/or quantity surveying for complex commercial, data center, high-tech, manufacturing, or mission-critical construction projects.
• Strong track record of managing large-scale projects at a program level.
• In-depth knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.