Associate Director - Cost Manager - Data Center Construction at Turner Townsend

Mt Pleasant, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Cost Planning, Cost Control, Estimating, Procurement, Financial Management, MEP Systems, Commercial Negotiations, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Primavera P6, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Cost Control Tools, Change Management

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Job Description Turner & Townsend are engaged to support our clients with many complex projects, responsible for all aspects of cost management and project delivery. We are seeking an ambitious Associate Director level Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to act as the day-to-day interface with the client and drive large Data Center projects to successful outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of mission-critical infrastructure as part of a team of innovative professionals. This role requires a seasoned cost professional with proven expertise in cost planning, cost control, estimating, procurement, and financial management. You should be confident interpreting technical drawings, managing large-scale budgets, and using industry-standard tools to deliver precise, data-driven insights. Familiarity with MEP systems is beneficial, along with the ability to lead commercial negotiations and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities Lead a Cost Management team, ensuring delivery on all accountabilities. Act as the primary interface with clients, stakeholders, and consultants across all project stages. Develop strong client relationships, including potential on-site presence to facilitate delivery. Implement and maintain cost control systems to manage project financials. Create and manage change order logs, ensure approval protocols, and conduct audits. Manage financial closeout, prepare final cost reconciliations and reports, and ensure all financial obligations are resolved before handover. Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead value engineering initiatives. Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact. Maintain a database of cost benchmarks for data center projects. Collaborate with design and construction teams to optimize resource allocation. Ensure adherence to client policies, financial standards, and regulatory requirements. Ensure compliance with quality standards and participate in ISO audits. Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates, and products. Lead proposals for new work or variations and identify cross-selling opportunities. Attend networking events and promotional opportunities. Manage cost checks, valuations, and change control processes. Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders. Utilize project management tools to track margin levels and monthly forecasts. Input key learnings into internal databases and share knowledge across teams. Participate in staff recruitment, performance reviews, and formal management processes. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field. Minimum 4 years of experience in construction project controls, with a focus on large, multi-project programs. Experience with data center construction or mission-critical infrastructure projects is highly preferred.Proven experience in forecasting and change management on large-scale construction projects. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and cost control tools (e.g., eBuilder, Procore, or similar). Experience with Unifier is a plus. Ability to clearly communicate financial status and schedule details across multiple construction sites. Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills. Additional Information *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.* Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-MB1 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Responsibilities

Lead a Cost Management team and act as the primary interface with clients and stakeholders throughout all project stages. Implement cost control systems, manage financial closeout, and identify cost-saving opportunities.