Cost Management Lead - Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Lead cost management team and deliver all accountabilities • Interface with clients, stakeholders and consultants across all project stages • Maintain excellent communication with clients and consultants throughout projects • Perform quantity surveying, cost control and change management activities • Coordinate Turner & Townsend activities within the overall construction process • Strategically manage Cost Management and Project Controls services across sectors • Act as primary contact for reporting overall commercial status of projects • Drive best practice and improve cost‑management procedures, processes and templates • Conduct staff performance reviews and set clear team strategy and ambition • Coach, mentor and develop talent to realize their potential • Track margin levels and produce monthly fee/resource forecasts using internal software • Develop risk‑mitigation plans and measure performance via KPIs and appraisal documents • Implement, audit and maintain internal Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies • Serve as market ambassador, creating a pipeline of opportunity • Advise on contracting and procurement strategies across industries and routes • Build strong relationships with clients and cross‑functional team members • Provide weekly project updates, propose solutions and obtain management approvals • Identify cross‑selling and business generation opportunities • Contribute to proposals and RFP responses for new clients/projects • Capture key learning into internal knowledge‑management databases • Attend relevant networking events and model a one‑business culture • Comply with SOX control responsibilities where applicable

Key Responsibilities

• ▸quantity surveying
• ▸cost control
• ▸project controls
• ▸forecasting
• ▸risk mitigation
• ▸procurement strategy

What You Bring

The Associate Director Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor will lead cost‑management services for key clients, overseeing internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. The role requires strong client‑facing communication, self‑motivation and the ability to work both independently and within a team, while embodying Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values and vision. • Bachelor’s degree in construction, cost management or a related field • Graduate degree preferred • Minimum 8 years of cost management experience in the construction industry • Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred • RICS certification or equivalent accreditation • Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸graduate degree
• ▸8+ years
• ▸construction consultancy
• ▸rics
• ▸communication

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, flexible work environment that respects work‑life balance and supports employee success. The firm is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and it does not charge candidates any recruitment fees.

Work Environment

Onsite