Data Center Construction Jobs in Arizona
Data Center Construction jobs in Arizona are in high demand, driven by the state's rapid expansion as a top-tier data center hub fueled by hyperscale cloud buildouts, semiconductor manufacturing, and enterprise IT infrastructure growth, with openings from entry-level laborers and apprentice electricians through senior project managers and site superintendents. Phoenix and the East Valley, particularly Mesa and Chandler, along with Scottsdale and Tempe, lead hiring volume, where major employers including Iron Mountain, CyrusOne, and Carvana maintain active construction pipelines. The most sought-after specialties in Arizona are high-voltage electrical systems, critical facilities mechanical work, and structured cabling infrastructure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of large-scale mission-critical and data center construction projects across the Phoenix metropolitan area. This role will serve as a key client-facing position, providing cost management, commercial guidance, and quantity surveying services throughout the project lifecycle to help ensure successful project delivery.
To be successful in this role, you must have strong communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team while promoting Turner & Townsend's purpose, values, and vision.
Responsibilities:
- Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
- Provide estimating, cost planning, and commercial management services, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
- Review and participate with design teams and contractors in the development of project cost estimates.
- Reconcile changes and assist contractors in validating quantity and pricing information.
- Meet with project stakeholders to gather status updates and prepare cost estimate updates and forecasts.
- Prepare written comments and executive summaries on contractor submissions.
- Coordinate all sources of cost information, including contractor pricing, supplier quotations, subcontractor proposals, and design team quantities.
- Provide commercial input on design decisions, value engineering opportunities, and cost impacts.
- Manage cost checks, valuations, forecasting activities, and commitment tracking on large and complex projects.
- Support contingency management, risk tracking, change control, and post-contract cost management processes.
- Prepare funding presentations and participate in value engineering workshops with project stakeholders.
- Develop cost plans and estimates throughout design and construction, updating costs at key project milestones.
- Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead commercial negotiations on behalf of the client.
- Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, change management, and cost validation activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Produce monthly cost reports and presentations for client review.
- Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.
- Maintain benchmarking data and historical cost records to support future projects.
- Mentor junior team members and support their professional development.
- Utilize company systems and tools to manage project financial performance, resource planning, and reporting.
- Champion best practices, company methodologies, and a culture of collaboration and service excellence.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related construction discipline.
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, commercial management, or project controls within the construction industry.
- Experience leading cost management services on medium to large-scale construction projects, preferably within mission-critical, data center, industrial, commercial, or other complex construction environments.
- Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
- RICS accreditation or progress toward accreditation is preferred.
- Good understanding of construction industry technical matters, including estimating, procurement strategies, value management, value engineering, and change management.
- Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Additional Information
*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 & 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 www.turnerandtownsend.com/
Turner & 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.
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Find Data Center Construction JobsData Center Construction Jobs by City in Arizona
Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Data Center Construction Job Market in Arizona
A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited12

- Graycor3

- QTS1

- 48 Electric14
- Gray Construction1

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data center construction jobs across Arizona.
- Active Arizona Registrar of Contractors license or eligibility for reciprocal recognition
- Verified experience with critical facility construction including MEP systems and raised-floor environments
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required by most Arizona general contractors and owners
- Proficiency reading and executing construction documents for large commercial or industrial projects
- Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating with commissioning teams on live data center builds
- Familiarity with Arizona building codes and Maricopa County permitting processes for commercial construction
Data Center Construction Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data center construction in Arizona?
The standard Arizona path starts with obtaining a contractor's license through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, which requires documented work experience, a trade exam, and a business exam depending on the license class you pursue. Most candidates enter through an apprenticeship in electrical, mechanical, or general construction trades, often registered through the Arizona Builders Alliance. A background in commercial or industrial construction, combined with certifications like OSHA 30-Hour and Uptime Institute training, is what moves candidates into specialized data center roles.
How much do data center constructions make in Arizona?
Data center constructions in Arizona earn a median of about $114,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,990 for the lowest 10% to over $168,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire data center constructions in Arizona?
Employers hiring data center constructions in Arizona right now include Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Graycor, and QTS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's concentration of hyperscale and colocation campuses in the Phoenix metro means large general contractors and specialty subcontractors maintain consistent, year-round pipelines for skilled construction professionals at every level.
Which Arizona cities have the most data center construction jobs?
The cities with the most data center construction openings in Arizona are Phoenix, Peoria, and Chandler. Phoenix and its East Valley suburbs dominate because the region hosts the densest concentration of hyperscale cloud campuses and colocation facilities in the Southwest, drawn by cheap land, favorable utility rates, and a robust commercial construction workforce, while smaller markets in Scottsdale and Tempe add openings tied to enterprise and financial-sector buildouts.
Are there remote data center construction jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Data center construction is inherently hands-on and site-dependent, so the majority of roles require a physical presence on active build sites. About 71% of data center construction openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in project management, estimating, or design coordination rather than trade or field supervision roles.
How can I get hired as a data center construction in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a registered apprenticeship program in electrical or mechanical trades through the Arizona Builders Alliance or the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 640, which specifically supports the Phoenix commercial construction market. Large general contractors active on Arizona data center projects, including Turner Construction and Holder Construction, run structured apprentice-to-journeyman pipelines that accept candidates with no prior construction experience. Starting as a site laborer, construction assistant, or junior estimator and earning your OSHA 10-Hour certification gives you a concrete edge when applying for field roles.
Where can I find and apply to data center construction jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to data center construction jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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