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

Associate Director – Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor (Data Center Construction) Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Associate Director to lead cost management services on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data center program. Key responsibilities include: Lead cost management across all project phases, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule. Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, estimates, and forecasts using industry benchmarks and technical documentation. Manage change control: review and negotiate change orders, track post‑contract variances, and ensure robust commercial governance. Oversee contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and procurement strategy development; advise on contracting and procurement approaches. Coordinate with scheduling teams to integrate cost forecasts with project timelines and milestones. Serve as primary point of contact for commercial status reporting; produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and financial updates. Interface with clients, stakeholders, and consultants at all project stages; maintain communication and build strong relationships. Drive cost risk analysis, scenario planning, and sensitivity testing; monitor market trends and provide insights on escalation, labor availability, and material pricing. Develop strategies for cost optimization and value engineering to enhance outcomes and reduce lifecycle costs. Set and track performance via KPIs and critical success factors; prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership. Manage financial performance using internal systems to track margins, forecasts, and reporting; implement and maintain business management systems. Identify opportunities to improve cost‑management processes, templates, and tools; champion knowledge management. Lead and mentor junior staff, conduct performance reviews, and foster a high‑performance culture. Act as brand ambassador; develop market understanding, build a pipeline of opportunities, and identify cross‑selling and business generation opportunities. Participate in proposals/RFP responses and attend networking events to expand market presence. May assume SOX control responsibilities where applicable. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; graduate degree preferred. 8–10+ years of experience in cost management or project controls, ideally on large‑scale, mission‑critical projects such as data centres. Proven experience in construction consultancy and client‑facing delivery. Strong understanding of MEP systems, resilience requirements, and campus‑scale infrastructure. Expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, earned value management, and procurement strategies. Proficiency with industry‑standard cost‑management tools and software (CostX, Oracle, Excel, Primavera). RICS accreditation or equivalent certification (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. Salary range: $165,000–$190,000 per year (base salary only). Travel: Approximately 1–2 times per month onsite in Cheyenne, WY (or similar requirement subject to project needs). Equality & diversity: Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. All information will be kept confidential per EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr