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

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

Turner & Townsend

Role Description Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for a key hyperscale client. This individual will ensure the successful management of both internal and external stakeholders and the delivery of cost management services on a large-scale, mission-critical data center construction program. This role supports major data center developments in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) region, contributing to a growing portfolio of complex campus projects. The role can be performed remotely, with a preference for candidates based in the DFW area, and will require travel to project sites and/or the Turner & Townsend office. To be successful, you will demonstrate strong communication skills and confidence in a client-facing environment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, driven, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. In this position, you will provide leadership and direction while promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend. - Strong leadership skills, with experience leading a cost management team and ensuring delivery across large, complex construction programs. - Taking a lead role interfacing with the client, stakeholders, and consultants at all project stages, particularly on hyperscale and high-density infrastructure developments. - Maintain excellent communication with clients and consultants throughout all phases of delivery. - Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities across the full project lifecycle, including large campus developments with significant MEP and infrastructure scope. - Communicate effectively and professionally with contractors, owner representatives, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment across complex, multi-site construction programs. - Coordinate and assist with the strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services across mission-critical and data center sectors. - Act as the first point of contact for reporting on the overall commercial status of projects involving high-value construction and infrastructure investment. - Drive Turner & Townsend best practices across all project stages, including projects utilizing modern construction techniques such as modular delivery and advanced cooling systems. - Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures, processes, templates, and products in line with evolving market demands. - Undertake staff performance reviews and establish clear team strategy and direction. - Mentor and develop team members, fostering growth and high performance. - Ensure excellence in leadership and service delivery across all commissions. - Financial management, including tracking margin, forecasting resources, and reporting across multiple large-scale projects. - Develop priority plans including risk mitigation strategies and performance tracking through KPIs and internal systems. - Implement and maintain Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies to ensure consistent best practice. - Support internal and external audit processes where required. - Develop a strong understanding of the construction market, particularly in rapidly expanding sectors such as data centers and critical infrastructure, and act as a brand ambassador. - Advise on contracting and procurement strategies to optimize outcomes across large-scale capital programs. - Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and cross-functional teams. - Participate in leadership meetings and deliver presentations to senior stakeholders. - Provide regular updates on project status, staffing, and initiatives, proposing solutions and gaining alignment with leadership teams. - Identify and act upon business development and cross-selling opportunities. - Support proposal development and responses for new project opportunities. - Ensure knowledge capture and continuous improvement across all commissions. - Attend relevant industry and networking events. - Promote a collaborative culture that delivers strong outcomes for people, clients, and stakeholders. - SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field. - Graduate degree in a related discipline preferred. - Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in cost management within the construction industry. - Experience supporting large-scale, complex construction projects (data centers or mission-critical preferred). - Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred. - SME in Quantity Surveying, with RICS certification or equivalent accreditation. - Excellent presentation, verbal, written, and organizational communication skills. Benefits - On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs. - We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. - We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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