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

About the Role

• Lead end‑to‑end cost management for hyperscale data centre programs across all project phases. • Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, estimates and forecasts using benchmarks and technical data. • Manage change control, review and negotiate change orders, and ensure robust commercial governance. • Oversee contractor and subcontractor pricing, scope validation and procurement strategy; support capital planning. • Integrate cost forecasts with project schedules and produce monthly cost reports and executive summaries. • Serve as primary commercial liaison, maintaining strong client, vendor and stakeholder relationships. • Conduct cost risk analysis, scenario planning and monitor market trends for price escalations. • Drive cost optimisation and value engineering to reduce lifecycle costs. • Set and track KPIs, prepare presentations for senior leadership and report financial performance. • Manage financial performance via Business Management Systems and ensure best‑practice delivery. • Identify and implement improvements to cost management processes, templates and tools. • Provide leadership, mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative high‑performance culture. • Act as brand ambassador, develop market insight, build pipeline and pursue cross‑selling opportunities. • Contribute to proposals/RFP responses and attend networking events to expand market presence. • Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities where required.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost management
• ▸change control
• ▸pricing oversight
• ▸forecast integration
• ▸risk analysis
• ▸kpi reporting

What You Bring

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or a related field; graduate degree preferred. • Possess 8–10+ years of cost management or project controls experience on large‑scale, mission‑critical construction projects. • Demonstrate proven client‑facing consultancy delivery and strong understanding of MEP systems 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 is highly desirable. • Exhibit excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. • Show strong analytical, problem‑solving abilities and capacity to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Requirements

• ▸rics
• ▸costx
• ▸primavera
• ▸10+ years
• ▸mep
• ▸earned value

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive and flexible work environment that respects work‑life balance, supports employee success and celebrates diversity. It is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace and provides opportunities for professional growth and market development.

Work Environment

Onsite