CareerPlan

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

USA wide, usFull-time$160k–$180k2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead cost management and quantity surveying services for complex, high-profile data center construction projects, managing commercial status, change management, and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Role type

Senior IC Associate Director - Cost Management / Quantity Surveyor

Builds

Cost management services, commercial reporting, and project controls for data center construction programs.

Domain

Construction industry, specifically Data Center Construction

Required skills

Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Change Management, Contracting & Procurement Strategy, Financial Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Risk Mitigation, Market Analysis, Business Development

Preferred skills

Graduate degree in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management, RICS certification, Construction Consultancy experience, SOX control knowledge

Technologies

Internal Business Management Systems (BMS), Internal Cost Management Software, KPI tracking tools

Responsibilities

Lead a cost management team and set strategy/ambition; Interface with clients, stakeholders, and consultants; Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management; Report on overall commercial status; Advise on contracting and procurement strategy; Manage financial forecasts and margins; Mentor talent and conduct performance reviews; Identify business generation opportunities and participate in proposals.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities