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

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management services for a major, multi-phase hyperscale data center construction program.
• Act as the primary client interface and strategic lead, serving as a trusted advisor.
• Provide leadership and direction to cost management teams, including coaching and mentoring talent.
• Oversee cost controls, change management, budgeting, and forecasting for large-scale programs.
• Lead commercial reporting, including overall project financial health and status.
• Advise clients on procurement, contracting strategies, and program-level capital planning.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities and support proposal development.
• Implement KPI tracking, risk mitigation plans, and performance management tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, quantity surveying, cost management, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in cost management within the construction industry, including leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale data center, industrial, or similar complex programs.
• Demonstrated excellence in client-facing roles with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead teams while remaining engaged in hands-on project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a relevant field.
• RICS certification or equivalent.
• Experience in construction consultancy.

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform together to deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., providing clients with premier program, project, and cost management offerings worldwide.