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

Director Cost Management / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

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. We deliver the world’s most impactful projects as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls & performance, procurement & supply chain, net zero & digital solutions. Turner & Townsend, majority-owned by CBRE Group, provides clients with premier program, project and cost management offerings worldwide.

• Provide executive‑level leadership for cost management across all phases of a major data center program, ensuring governance, compliance, and alignment with organizational standards.
• Define and implement commercial strategy, cost frameworks, and reporting structures for multi‑billion‑dollar budgets, including early‑stage budgeting, detailed cost planning, procurement strategy and risk mitigation.
• Act as the senior point of contact for stakeholders, maintaining strong communication and transparency throughout all project stages.
• Oversee full lifecycle cost management activities, including quantity surveying, cost controls, change management and contingency tracking across multiple packages and phases.
• Lead executive‑level reporting, presenting cost performance, forecasts and risk assessments to leadership teams and influencing strategic decisions.
• Drive value engineering and design optimization initiatives to identify cost‑saving opportunities without compromising performance or quality.
• Mentor and develop senior cost management leaders, ensuring capability growth, succession planning and staff performance reviews.
• Contribute to the enhancement of internal cost management tools, templates and processes for continuous improvement and best practice implementation.
• Manage financial performance, including margin tracking, fee/resource forecasts and compliance with internal Business Management System (BMS).
• Support preconstruction activities, feasibility studies and early‑stage cost modeling for future phases.
• Build strategic relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors and vendors, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for business growth and cross‑selling.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role where applicable.

• Able to work on‑site in Conesville, OH as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in cost management or project controls, with significant leadership experience at program level.
• Proven track record managing large‑scale, mission‑critical construction programs (e.g., hyperscale data centers, energy infrastructure, industrial).
• Expertise in cost planning, budgeting, financial reporting and cost control systems at program level.
• Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, commercial management and construction contracts, including change management and risk allocation.
• RICS accreditation or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at executive level.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard tools and software for cost management.
• Familiarity with MEP systems and complex building services is beneficial.
• Ability to manage multiple phases and packages concurrently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with value engineering and design optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of energy infrastructure, carbon capture technologies and sustainability considerations is a plus.

* On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.

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