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

About the Role

The company is seeking an Associate Director‑level Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial strategy and cost governance for a large‑scale, multi‑phase data centre development in Conesville, Ohio. The role will oversee cost planning, budgeting, procurement strategy and risk management across multiple packages, serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, and provide executive‑level reporting while driving value‑engineering initiatives. • Provide strategic leadership for cost management across multi‑phase data centre programmes. • Develop and implement cost strategies, frameworks and reporting structures for multi‑billion‑dollar budgets. • Act as primary client interface, maintaining strong communication with stakeholders and consultants. • Advise senior stakeholders on commercial strategy, procurement models and contract negotiations. • Oversee full‑life‑cycle cost management activities, including quantity surveying, cost controls and change management. • Lead executive‑level reporting of cost performance, forecasts and risk assessments. • Drive value‑engineering and design‑optimization initiatives to identify cost‑saving opportunities. • Mentor and develop cost‑management teams, ensuring capability growth and succession planning. • Enhance internal cost‑management tools, templates and processes for continuous improvement. • Manage financial performance, including margin tracking, fee/resource forecasts and BMS compliance. • Support pre‑construction activities, feasibility studies and early‑stage cost modelling for future phases. • Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and vendors to identify business‑growth opportunities. • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost management
• ▸budget planning
• ▸procurement strategy
• ▸value engineering
• ▸executive reporting
• ▸client interface

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related discipline (advanced degree preferred) and have at least 10 years of cost‑management or project‑control experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership position. Proven experience managing mission‑critical construction programmes, strong knowledge of procurement and contract strategies, RICS accreditation, and exceptional leadership and communication skills are essential. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred). • 10 + years of cost‑management or project‑controls experience, with 3–5 years in a leadership role. • Proven experience managing large‑scale, mission‑critical construction programmes such as hyperscale data centres. • Expertise in cost planning, budgeting, financial reporting and program‑level cost control systems. • Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, commercial management and construction contracts. • RICS accreditation or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred. • Exceptional leadership, communication and negotiation skills with senior stakeholder influence. • Advanced analytical and problem‑solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail. • Proficiency in industry‑standard cost‑management software and tools. • Familiarity with MEP systems and complex building services (beneficial). • Ability to manage multiple phases and packages concurrently in a fast‑paced environment. • Experience with value‑engineering and design‑optimization techniques. • Knowledge of energy infrastructure, carbon capture technologies and sustainability considerations (plus).

Requirements

• ▸rics
• ▸10+ years
• ▸leadership
• ▸cost planning
• ▸procurement
• ▸cost software

Benefits

Turner & Townsend offers a flexible, health‑focused working environment that respects work‑life balance and actively promotes diversity and inclusion. On‑site presence may change according to client needs, and the firm provides equal‑opportunity employment and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

Work Environment

Onsite