Associate Director Cost Manager Quantity Surveyor Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services on a major multi-phase hyperscale data center construction program.

In this role you will serve as a senior client interface and strategic lead responsible for delivering disciplined cost control clear communication and strong stakeholder coordination across both the regional team and active project site. You will combine hands-on project delivery with leadership responsibilities ensuring excellence in execution while developing high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate brings deep construction cost expertise experience supporting large-scale data center or industrial programs and confidence operating in a client-facing leadership capacity.


Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to cost management teams ensuring successful delivery across all accountabilities.
• Set clear strategy priorities and ambition for the team while driving performance against company goals.
• Identify coach and mentor talent; conduct staff performance reviews and support career development.
• Promote Turner & Townsends purpose values and vision fostering a one-business culture.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients maintaining strong relationships and serving as a trusted advisor.
• Lead interface with clients contractors consultants and stakeholders at all project stages.
• Communicate effectively with owners representatives general contractors and cross-functional teams.
• Provide regular updates on project status risks and solutions to senior leadership.
• Lead cost management and quantity surveying activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Oversee cost controls change management budgeting and forecasting for large-scale programs.
• Ensure consistent application of Turner & Townsend best practices tools and methodologies.
• Serve as the lead on commercial reporting including overall project financial health and status.
• Advise clients on procurement contracting strategies and program-level capital planning.
• Support strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls services.
• Utilize internal systems to track financial performance margins and fee/resource forecasts.
• Implement KPI tracking risk mitigation plans and performance management tools.
• Maintain and audit Business Management Systems (BMS) to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Build strong client and industry relationships acting as a brand ambassador.
• Identify and pursue business development and cross-selling opportunities.
• Support proposal development and RFP responses.
• Develop market insight and contribute to pipeline growth.
• Participate in networking events and industry engagements.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost management processes tools and templates.
• Ensure lessons learned and key project insights are captured and shared internally.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in construction management quantity surveying cost management engineering or a related field.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in cost management within the construction industry including leadership responsibility.
• Strong experience delivering large-scale data center industrial or similar complex programs.
• Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.
• Subject Matter Expert in Quantity Surveying; RICS certification or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in client-facing roles with strong communication presentation and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams while also remaining engaged in hands-on project delivery.

Additional Information :

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time