Cost Manager, Data Center Construction Projects

About the role

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company with capabilities in programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, is looking for a Cost Manager for data center construction projects in Santiago. The role covers budget estimates, cost modelling, procurement and contracting support, change orders, payments and commercial reporting, and may involve office or site presence depending on circumstances.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare budget estimates for feasibility studies using parametric cost analysis, and review designs at Concept, SD, DD and IFC stages to prepare quantity take-offs and a quantified BOQ cost breakdown structure.
• Produce cost estimate reports and present results to the client and other stakeholders.
• Manage procurement, contracting and bidding processes, including pre-qualification, enquiries, bid evaluation and cost negotiation, and revise and evaluate RFPs.
• Control change orders: document design changes, assess their value, negotiate with the general contractor and process them through the client portal for approval and budget adjustment.
• Review and recommend interim payments and the final commercial closeout, ensuring they comply with contract conditions.
• Lead client and stakeholder interfaces, chair weekly or bi-weekly commercial meetings, and prepare monthly cost reports covering CO reviews, progress, budget forecasts and risk assessments.
• Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders and internal peers, and share lessons learned through the company's internal database.
• If applicable, manage the commission, prepare and issue T&T invoices on time, align resources with the SOW and update the commission delivery portal.
• If applicable, lead a cost management team, train and guide its members and delegate only scope aligned with their capabilities.

Required profile

• At least 6 years of professional experience in engineering cost management.
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture or another relevant field.
• RICS or AACE certification or membership.
• Fluent English and Spanish.

Required skills

• Strong Microsoft skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of CostX and AutoCAD.