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

About the Role

• Lead end‑to‑end cost management for hyperscale data centre programs, aligning scope, budget and schedule. • Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, estimates and forecasts using industry benchmarks and technical documentation. • Manage change control, negotiate change orders and ensure robust commercial governance. • Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, validate scope and shape procurement strategy for capital planning. • Integrate cost forecasts with project schedules and produce monthly cost reports and executive summaries for stakeholders. • Serve as primary contact for commercial status reporting, presenting updates to clients and senior leadership. • Conduct cost risk analysis, scenario planning and monitor market trends for escalation, labor and material pricing. • Drive cost optimisation and value‑engineering initiatives to reduce lifecycle costs. • Set and track KPIs, deliver presentations to senior leadership and manage financial performance via Business Management Systems. • Identify and implement improvements to cost‑management processes, templates and tools, capturing lessons learned. • Provide leadership, mentor junior staff, conduct performance reviews and foster a high‑performance, collaborative culture. • Act as brand ambassador, develop market insight, build a pipeline of opportunities and pursue cross‑selling and business generation. • Participate in proposals/RFP responses and attend networking events to expand market presence. • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost management
• ▸cost forecasting
• ▸change control
• ▸pricing review
• ▸risk analysis
• ▸value engineering

What You Bring

The firm is seeking an experienced Associate Director – Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data centre program. This client‑facing leadership role requires exceptional communication, stakeholder influence and hybrid work with regular on‑site visits about 25 miles east of Milwaukee. • Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or related field; graduate degree preferred. • 8–10+ years of cost management or project controls experience on large‑scale, mission‑critical construction projects. • Proven construction consultancy and client‑facing delivery experience. • Strong understanding of MEP systems, resilience requirements and campus‑scale infrastructure. • Expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control, Earned Value Management and procurement strategies. • Proficiency with CostX, Oracle, Excel, Primavera or similar cost‑management tools. • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification highly desirable. • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills. • Strong analytical, problem‑solving abilities and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Requirements

• ▸costx
• ▸oracle
• ▸primavera
• ▸rics
• ▸10+ years
• ▸bachelor's

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive and flexible work environment that respects work‑life balance, and is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The company values its people, offering opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. • Flexible, healthy work environment supporting work‑life balance. • No recruitment fees; agencies must be authorized and have a formal agreement.

Work Environment

Onsite