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

About the Role

• Lead end-to-end cost management across all project phases for hyperscale data centre programs. • Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, estimates, and forecasts using industry benchmarks. • Manage change control, review and negotiate change orders, and ensure robust commercial governance. • Oversee contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and procurement strategy development. • Coordinate cost forecasts with scheduling teams and integrate with project timelines and milestones. • Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and financial updates to stakeholders. • Serve as primary liaison for clients, stakeholders, and consultants, maintaining strong relationships throughout project stages. • Conduct cost risk analysis, scenario planning, and monitor market trends for escalation, labor availability, and material pricing. • Develop cost optimization and value engineering strategies to reduce lifecycle costs. • Set and track performance KPIs, prepare presentations for senior leadership. • Manage financial performance using internal systems, implement Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies. • Identify and improve cost management processes, templates, and tools; capture lessons learned and key data. • Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff, conduct performance reviews, and foster a high‑performance collaborative culture. • Act as brand ambassador, develop market understanding, build a pipeline of opportunities, and identify cross‑selling prospects. • Participate in proposals/RFP responses and attend networking events to expand market presence. • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost planning
• ▸change control
• ▸pricing review
• ▸cost forecasting
• ▸financial reporting
• ▸risk analysis

What You Bring

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director – Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data centre programme in Beaver County, PA. This client‑facing leadership role requires exceptional communication, stakeholder influence and strategic direction, ensuring alignment of scope, budget and schedule while embedding the firm’s purpose, values and vision. • Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or related field; graduate degree preferred. • 8–10+ years of cost management or project controls experience in construction, preferably on large‑scale, mission‑critical projects. • Proven client‑facing delivery experience in construction consultancy. • 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 progress toward certification highly desirable. • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities; highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Requirements

• ▸rics
• ▸costx
• ▸oracle
• ▸earned value
• ▸mep
• ▸project controls

Benefits

The company promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance, and is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Candidates are reminded that no recruitment fees are payable by applicants and that any unsolicited CVs become the property of Turner & Townsend. • Flexible, healthy work environment that respects work‑life balance. • No recruitment fees payable by candidates; unsolicited CVs become Turner & Townsend property.

Work Environment

Onsite