Associate Director – Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

. Lead delivery of cost management services on complex, high-profile data center construction projects .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management and quantity surveying within the construction industry, with a strong focus on project lifecycle management, client interfacing, and team leadership. Proven ability to implement best practices, improve procedures, and drive financial performance across complex projects.

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Cost ManagementQuantity SurveyingRICS CertificationConstruction Consultancy ExperienceProject Controls Services

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Hard Skills

Cost ControlsChange ManagementQuantity SurveyingFinancial ReportingRisk MitigationKPI DevelopmentBusiness Management SystemsInternal AuditsProcurement StrategyContracting Advice

Soft Skills

Excellent Presentation SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Internal SoftwareDelivery MethodologiesProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

RICS CertificationEquivalent Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementCost ManagementQuantity SurveyingConstruction IndustryStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead delivery of cost management services on complex, high-profile data center construction projects
Lead and manage cost management teams and ensure delivery of accountabilities
Interface with clients, stakeholders, consultants, general contractors, and owner representatives throughout project stages
Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management across the project lifecycle
Coordinate strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services
Report on the overall commercial status of projects
Drive Turner & Townsend best practices across projects and programs
Improve cost management procedures, processes, templates, and products
Conduct staff performance reviews and set team strategy
Coach, mentor, and develop team members
Track margin levels, fee/resource forecasts, and financial reports using internal software
Develop priority plans, risk mitigation, KPIs, management controls, and critical success factors
Implement and maintain Business Management Systems, delivery methodologies, and tools
Conduct internal BMS audits and coordinate external certification audits
Develop market knowledge, act as a brand ambassador, and build a pipeline of opportunities
Advise clients on contracting, procurement strategy, capital planning, and reporting
Prepare and deliver presentations to business unit and management leadership
Provide weekly project, initiative, and staffing updates and propose solutions
Identify cross-selling and business generation opportunities
Participate in proposals and RFP responses
Capture commission knowledge and lessons learned in internal databases
Attend relevant networking events
Fulfill applicable SOX control responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a cost management role in the construction industry
Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred
Subject-matter expertise in Quantity Surveying
RICS certification or equivalent accreditation
Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills
Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses may be available in addition to base salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
Work-life balance
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Confidential handling of applicant information