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

About the Role

• Lead end‑to‑end cost management for hyperscale data‑center programs, aligning scope, budget and schedule. • Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, estimates and forecasts using benchmarks and technical data. • Manage change control, review and negotiate change orders, and ensure robust commercial governance. • Oversee contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews, validate scope and advise on procurement strategies. • Coordinate cost forecasts with scheduling teams to align with project timelines and milestones. • Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries and financial updates to stakeholders. • Serve as primary commercial liaison, maintaining strong relationships with clients, vendors and consultants. • Conduct cost risk analysis, scenario planning and monitor market trends for pricing, labor and material costs. • Implement cost‑optimization and value‑engineering strategies to reduce lifecycle costs. • Set, track and report KPI performance and deliver presentations to senior leadership. • Manage financial performance through internal systems, margins, forecasts and Business Management Systems. • Identify and improve cost‑management processes, templates and tools; capture lessons learned. • Lead and mentor the team, conduct performance reviews and foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture. • Act as brand ambassador, develop market insight, build a pipeline of opportunities and pursue cross‑selling. • Contribute to proposals/RFP responses and attend networking events to expand market presence. • Ensure compliance with applicable SOX control responsibilities where required.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost management
• ▸cost estimating
• ▸change control
• ▸pricing review
• ▸risk analysis
• ▸value engineering

What You Bring

The firm is looking for an experienced Associate Director – Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data‑center program. This client‑facing leadership role requires strong communication and stakeholder influence across all project levels. The position offers a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the Seattle office and remote flexibility for the remaining days. • Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or related field; graduate degree preferred. • 8‑12+ years of cost management or project controls experience on large‑scale, mission‑critical projects. • Proven construction consultancy background with client‑facing delivery experience. • Strong knowledge of MEP systems, resilience requirements and campus‑scale infrastructure. • Expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control, Earned Value Management and procurement strategies. • Proficiency with CostX, Oracle, Excel, Primavera or similar cost management tools. • RICS accreditation or equivalent certification (or progress toward certification) preferred. • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities; capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure.

Requirements

• ▸costx
• ▸mep
• ▸rics
• ▸earned value
• ▸client-facing
• ▸problem solving

Benefits

The salary range for this full‑time role is $160 K‑$185 K annually, reflecting base compensation only and subject to adjustment based on experience. Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, flexible work environment that respects work‑life balance and supports employee success both professionally and personally. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Work Environment

Onsite