Associate Director Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Role Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary cost leader, building client relationships and providing strategic commercial guidance and executive updates.
• Lead the development of cost plans, forecasts, and reports, ensuring integration with schedule and scope for project control.
• Oversee procurement strategy, contractor negotiations, change orders, and final accounts to ensure commercial compliance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Engineering, with a Master's preferred and 8-10+ years in cost management for large capital projects.
• Must have specific data center construction experience, understanding of MEP systems, and advanced expertise in estimating, budgeting, and Earned Value Management.
• RICS accreditation is highly desirable, along with proficiency in industry cost software and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Work Arrangement and Culture:

• This is a hybrid role performed primarily remotely, with an expected onsite presence of 2-3 days per month depending on project needs.
• The company promotes a flexible, healthy working environment that respects work-life balance and is committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Turner & Townsend is majority-owned by CBRE Group, working together to deliver premier project and cost management services globally.