Project Director – Cost Management – Data Center Construction

About the Role

The Project Director – Cost Management will lead the delivery of a large‑scale, multi‑phase data centre construction program, taking full accountability for cost governance, commercial strategy, procurement and risk management. The Director will oversee cost planning, change management and financial performance at program level while driving collaboration among stakeholders and contractors to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery. • Lead cost management for all phases of a multi‑billion‑dollar data centre program, ensuring governance and compliance. • Define and execute commercial strategy, budgeting, procurement and risk mitigation frameworks. • Serve as senior liaison to stakeholders, providing transparent communication and executive reporting. • Oversee quantity surveying, cost controls, change management and contingency tracking across multiple packages. • Drive value engineering and design optimisation to achieve cost savings without compromising quality. • Mentor senior cost management leaders and support succession planning. • Enhance internal cost tools, templates and processes for continuous improvement. • Manage financial performance, including margin tracking and fee forecasts, in line with Business Management Systems. • Support pre‑construction feasibility studies and early‑stage cost modelling. • Build strategic relationships with clients, contractors and vendors to identify growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost management
• ▸cost controls
• ▸change management
• ▸value engineering
• ▸cost modelling
• ▸procurement

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred. • 12+ years of cost management or project controls experience with program‑level leadership. • Proven record delivering large‑scale, mission‑critical construction programs such as hyperscale data centres. • Expertise in cost planning, budgeting, financial reporting and control systems. • Strong knowledge of procurement, commercial management and construction contracts. • RICS accreditation or equivalent professional certification preferred. • Excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills at executive level. • Advanced analytical, problem‑solving abilities and proficiency with cost‑management software.

Requirements

• ▸construction degree
• ▸12+ years
• ▸cost planning
• ▸procurement
• ▸rics
• ▸leadership

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes an inclusive, diverse workplace where employees enjoy a healthy work‑life balance and flexible working arrangements. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Work Environment

Onsite