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

Turner & Townsend • Dallas, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for a key hyperscale client. This role involves ensuring the successful management of internal and external stakeholders and delivering cost management services on a large-scale, mission-critical data center construction program. The position supports major data center developments in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) region and contributes 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. Success in this position requires strong communication skills, confidence in a client-facing environment, and the ability to be self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively. The Associate Director will provide leadership and direction while promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• 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).
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, and organizational communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in a related discipline preferred.
• Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.
• SME in Quantity Surveying, with RICS certification or equivalent accreditation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• A great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Support for work-life balance through a healthy, productive and flexible working environment.
• Opportunity for people to succeed both in work and life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager