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

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

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Turner & Townsend helps deliver transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post‑project operations. With offices globally, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

Our dynamic, innovative, client‑focused team is supported by an inclusive and fun culture. Clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and quality.

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Associate Director – Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to provide expert cost management services on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data centre programme.

This client‑facing leadership role requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

In this significant position you will provide strategic leadership and direction, ensuring successful delivery of cost management services while embedding and promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values and vision. You will manage both internal and external stakeholders, driving collaboration and accountability across the project lifecycle.

• Lead end‑to‑end cost management across all project phases, ensuring alignment with scope, budget and schedule.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, estimates and forecasts using industry benchmarks and technical documentation.
• Manage change control: review and negotiate change orders, track post‑contract variances and ensure robust commercial governance.
• Oversee contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation and procurement strategy development; advise on contracting and procurement approaches and support programme‑level capital planning.
• Coordinate closely with scheduling teams to integrate cost forecasts with project timelines and milestones.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for commercial status reporting; produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries and financial updates to stakeholders.
• Lead client, stakeholder and consultant interfaces at all project stages; maintain excellent communication and build strong relationships.
• Drive cost risk analysis, scenario planning and sensitivity testing; monitor market trends and provide insights on escalation, labour availability and material pricing.
• Develop strategies for cost optimisation and value engineering to enhance outcomes and reduce lifecycle costs.
• Set and track performance via KPIs and critical success factors; prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership.
• Manage financial performance using internal systems to track margins, forecasts and reporting; implement and maintain Business Management Systems (BMS) and company delivery methodologies to ensure best practice.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost management processes, templates and tools; champion knowledge management by capturing lessons learned.
• Provide strong leadership with a clear strategy and ambition for the team; mentor and develop junior staff, conduct performance reviews and foster a high‑performance culture.
• Act as a brand ambassador; develop market understanding, build a pipeline of opportunities and identify cross‑selling and business generation opportunities.
• Participate in proposals/RFP responses and attend networking events to expand market presence and relationships.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or a related field; graduate degree preferred.
• 8–10+ years of experience in cost management or project controls within the construction industry, ideally on large‑scale, mission‑critical projects (e.g. data centres, high‑tech, industrial).
• Proven experience in construction consultancy and client‑facing delivery.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, resilience requirements and campus‑scale infrastructure.
• Expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, Earned Value Management (EVM) and procurement strategies.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management tools…