Associate Director - Cost Manager​/Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Associate Director
- Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor
- Data Center Construction

Full‑time position. This role can be performed remotely, with a preference for candidates based in the Dallas‑Fort‑Worth area. Travel to project sites and the Turner & Townsend office will be required.

• Lead a cost management team and ensure delivery across large, complex construction programs.
• Act as the primary interface with the client, stakeholders, and consultants at all project stages, especially for hyperscale and high‑density infrastructure developments.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients and consultants throughout all phases of delivery.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities across the full project lifecycle, including large campus developments with significant MEP and infrastructure scope.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with contractors, owner representatives, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment across complex, multi‑site construction programs.
• Coordinate and assist with the strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services across mission‑critical and data center sectors.
• Serve as the first point of contact for reporting on the overall commercial status of projects involving high‑value construction and infrastructure investment.
• Drive Turner & Townsend best practices across all project stages, including projects utilizing modern construction techniques such as modular delivery and advanced cooling systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures, processes, templates, and products in line with evolving market demands.
• Conduct staff performance reviews and establish clear team strategy and direction.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering growth and high performance.
• Ensure excellence in leadership and service delivery across all commissions.
• Manage financial aspects, including tracking margin, forecasting resources, and reporting across multiple large‑scale projects.
• Develop priority plans including risk mitigation strategies and performance tracking through KPIs and internal systems.
• Implement and maintain Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies to ensure consistent best practice.
• Support internal and external audit processes where required.
• Develop a strong understanding of the construction market, particularly in rapidly expanding sectors such as data centers and critical infrastructure, and act as a brand ambassador.
• Advise on contracting and procurement strategies to optimize outcomes across large‑scale capital programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and cross‑functional teams.
• Participate in leadership meetings and deliver presentations to senior stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates on project status, staffing, and initiatives, proposing solutions and gaining alignment with leadership teams.
• Identify and act upon business development and cross‑selling opportunities.
• Support proposal development and responses for new project opportunities.
• Ensure knowledge capture and continuous improvement across all commissions.
• Attend relevant industry and networking events.
• Promote a collaborative culture that delivers strong outcomes for people, clients, and stakeholders.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in cost management within the construction industry.
• Experience supporting large‑scale, complex construction projects (data centers or mission‑critical preferred).
• Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.
• SME in Quantity Surveying, with RICS certification or equivalent accreditation.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, and organizational communication skills.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.