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Cost Manager, Data Center Construction Projects

Full-time position.

Responsibilities

- Conduct a budget estimate to support a feasibility study, using parametric cost analysis.
- Review designs at various stages (Concept, SD, DD & IFC), and prepare quantity take-offs and develop a quantified BOQ cost breakdown structure.
- Prepare a cost estimate report with all necessary qualifications and present the results to various stakeholders including but not limited to the client.
- Manage the procurement process, implement procurement and contracting strategies, and participate in negotiations ensuring all stages including pre‑qualification, enquiry, analysis, bid evaluations, cost negotiations, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively and RFP revisions and evaluations are managed.
- Verify that change control processes are managed effectively, document any changes in design, assess/calculate the value of the change order, negotiate the true value with the GC’s, and process the change order under the client specific portal for approval and budget adjustment.
- Ensure that the general contractor’s & subcontractor’s payment applications are aligned and presented in accordance with the contract requirements.
- Review, evaluate and recommend interim payments based on executed progress, ensuring all substantiation is aligned with contract conditions and payments are recommended within stipulated timeframes.
- Review, evaluate, negotiate and recommend the final commercial account closeout, ensuring all work is completed and substantial completion is approved by the engineer, project manager and client; review all contract requirements to ensure final account compliance.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders and internal peers/managers; lead client & stakeholder interfacing,



confidently reporting and presenting all commercial aspects of the project.
- Prepare the monthly cost report and present all project’s commercial aspects (CO reviews/statuses, commercial progress, budget forecasts, risk assessments, etc.) to key stakeholders/client.
- Chair weekly or bi‑weekly commercial meetings with key stakeholders/client, reviewing all commercial aspects of the project with a focus on commercial & unforeseen risks and commercial progress.
- Ensure that key project information and lessons learned collected from each commission are reviewed and processed through Turner & Townsend’s internal database.
- Abide by Turner & Townsend’s strict QA/QC procedures on all deliverables.
- If applicable, manage the commission, ensuring margin levels are achieved, invoices are prepared and issued within required timeframes, commission resources are aligned with the scope of work, and the internal commission delivery portal is continuously updated.
- If applicable, lead a cost management team, ensuring the team is trained and guided in delivering all scope listed above; lead by example and delegate scope aligned with capabilities to enhance professional growth.
- Depending on circumstances, commute to the office and/or site as required; if the role is site‑based, the candidate must be on site full‑time.

Qualifications

- Minimum 6 years professional experience related to Engineering Cost Management.
- Accredited bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or any degree relevant to the position.
- RICS or AACE certifications/memberships.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
- Strong Microsoft skills, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, CostX, and knowledge of AutoCAD.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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📌 Cost Manager, Data Center Constructio... (Santiago)
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