Associate Director Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Cost Management / Quantity Surveying to support the delivery of large-scale data center construction programs. This individual will lead cost management services, oversee key stakeholder relationships, and provide commercial leadership across multiple projects throughout the full project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be a strong client-facing leader with extensive experience in quantity surveying, cost management, and commercial controls on complex construction projects. This role requires exceptional communication skills, the ability to lead high-performing teams, and a proactive approach to delivering successful project outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Engineering, or a related construction discipline.
Minimum 8+ years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management within the construction industry.
Significant experience supporting large-scale mission-critical, advanced technology, industrial, manufacturing, or data center construction projects.
Demonstrated experience leading cost management teams and managing client relationships on complex capital projects.
Strong knowledge of cost planning, estimating, change management, contract administration, procurement, and commercial controls.
Experience developing and reviewing budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and final accounts.
Excellent leadership, presentation, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to drive continuous improvement, develop talent, and deliver exceptional client service.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
RICS accreditation or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight of cost management services across large-scale data center construction projects and programs.
Lead and mentor cost management teams, ensuring successful delivery of project objectives and client expectations.
Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for clients, project stakeholders, consultants, and contractors throughout all project phases.
Perform and oversee quantity surveying, cost control, cost planning, forecasting, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Review and approve cost reports, budgets, estimates, cash flow forecasts, change orders, and final accounts.
Lead commercial discussions with clients, general contractors, and project teams regarding project performance, risks, and opportunities.
Advise on procurement strategies, contract administration, commercial management, and value engineering initiatives.
Identify and manage commercial risks while developing mitigation strategies to protect project outcomes.
Drive consistency and best practices across project delivery teams.
Support strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls services.
Monitor financial performance of commissions, including resource planning, forecasting, and fee management.
Develop, coach, mentor, and retain high-performing team members.
Conduct performance reviews and support career development initiatives.
Promote continuous improvement of cost management procedures, processes, tools, and reporting standards.
Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for growth and additional services.
Participate in business development activities, proposal preparation, interviews, and client presentations.
Support knowledge sharing and lessons learned across projects and teams.
Represent Turner & Townsend at industry and networking events.
Provide regular updates on project, staffing, and commercial performance to leadership.
Be a role model who promotes collaboration, innovation, and excellence in service delivery.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.