<h3>Company Description</h3> From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner &amp; Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.  With offices located globally, youre never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.    Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. <h3>Job Description</h3> Turner &amp; Townsend is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cost Consultant to join our data center team. This role is critical in supporting the financial and technical aspects of data center construction projects, ensuring cost control, accuracy, and alignment with project execution strategies throughout the lifecycle.We are ideally looking for a local candidate, but will consider remote candidates with exceptional experience and qualifications. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates and budgets aligned with project scope, schedule, and execution plans.</li><li>Integrate cost data with project schedules and work breakdown structures to support earned value analysis and performance tracking.</li><li>Monitor and report on project cost performance, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.</li><li>Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, and procurement teams to ensure cost alignment with technical requirements.</li><li>Support change management processes by evaluating cost impacts of scope changes and schedule adjustments.</li><li>Prepare and present cost reports, forecasts, and trend analyses to project stakeholders.</li><li>Engage and manage third-party quantity surveyors and validate construction cost estimates.</li><li>Maintain historical cost data and benchmarking tools to support future project planning.</li><li>Lead monthly cost reporting and analysis, including tracking of key performance indicators.</li><li>SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul><li>Minimum of 3 years’ experience in cost engineering, preferably within data center, mission critical or high-tech projects.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field. Advanced degree preferred.</li><li>Proficiency in cost engineering tools and software (e.g., Excel, cost databases, scheduling tools like Primavera P6).</li><li>Strong understanding of construction processes, project controls, and cost management principles.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a client-facing role.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3> The salary range for this full-time role is $90K-$125K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner &amp; Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.  *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs*Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner &amp; 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.Please find out more about us at <a href="https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/">www.turnerandtownsend.com/</a>Turner &amp; Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  #LI-MB1<div></div>Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner &amp; Townsend and our exciting future projects: <a href="https://twitter.com/turnertownsend">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ourturnerandtownsend/">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/turner-&amp;-townsend/">LinkedIn</a> It is strictly against Turner &amp; Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner &amp; Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner &amp; Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner &amp; Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner &amp; Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Turner & Townsend

Cost Consultant – Data Center Construction

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