Associate Director Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
Core
Lead cost management and quantity surveying services for large-scale data center construction programs, managing budgets, forecasts, and commercial risk from planning through closeout.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor
Builds
Data center construction programs
Domain
Construction / Capital Projects
Required skills
Cost management, Quantity surveying, Budgeting, Forecasting, Change management, Risk mitigation, Contract administration, Procurement, Stakeholder management, Team leadership
Preferred skills
Graduate degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction, RICS certification, Experience with Primavera P6/Oracle Unifier, Construction consultancy background
Technologies
Primavera P6, Oracle Unifier
Responsibilities
Lead cost management services across large-scale data center construction projects and programs from planning through closeout, Serve as the primary client contact for commercial and cost management matters, Lead project teams in the development and management of budgets, forecasts, cost reports, cash flow analyses, and financial performance metrics, Provide commercial leadership and strategic cost advice to support informed project and program decision-making, Establish and maintain project controls, cost reporting processes, and governance procedures across multiple project workstreams, Lead quantity surveying, cost control, estimating, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle, Oversee the review, evaluation, and negotiation of change orders, claims, and commercial risk events, Monitor project performance, identify commercial risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation strategies, Support procurement, contracting, and vendor selection activities, providing guidance on commercial and contractual matters, Coordinate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and project teams to ensure successful project delivery, Review and validate cost reporting, applications for payment, invoices, and project financial reconciliations, Support schedule-related cost impacts, risk analysis, and forecasting to maintain alignment between cost and project objectives, Drive consistency and implementation of Turner & Townsend cost management and project controls best practices, Lead and mentor cost management professionals, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment, Provide oversight of project staffing, resource planning, financial performance, and commission delivery, Prepare and present commercial updates, project status reports, and executive-level presentations to clients and leadership, Identify process improvements and opportunities to enhance project controls, reporting, and cost management performance, Support business development activities, including client relationship management, proposals, and pursuit efforts, Capture and share lessons learned and best practices across projects and programs, Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence aligned with Turner & Townsend values, SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and are to be adhered to where applicable
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
