Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Cost Management/Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services on complex, high-profile projects. The role involves managing internal and external stakeholder relationships, driving successful project outcomes, and ensuring excellent cost management delivery throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will work in a client-facing environment, leading strategically and operationally while mentoring teams and promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. The position also includes financial and business management, supporting project and program controls, advising on contracting and procurement strategies, developing client relationships, and contributing to business development. The role’s on-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. The base salary range is $160,000–$180,000 USD; employees may also be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in a construction-industry cost management role.
- Subject-matter expertise in Quantity Surveying.
- RICS certification or equivalent accreditation.
- Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering.
- Construction consultancy experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead a cost management team and ensure the team delivers on its accountabilities.
- Lead client, stakeholder, and consultant interfaces throughout all project stages, maintaining excellent communication.
- Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Communicate professionally with general contractors, owner’s representatives, and external stakeholders, and coordinate Turner & Townsend’s role in the construction process.
- Coordinate or assist with strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services across sectors.
- Serve as the first point of contact for reporting a project’s overall commercial status.
- Promote Turner & Townsend best practices and identify improvements to cost management procedures, processes, templates, and products.
- Conduct staff performance reviews; set team strategy and ambition; identify, coach, and mentor talent.
- Deliver commissions in line with appointment conditions and demonstrate leadership and service-delivery excellence.
- Use internal software to track commission margins, monthly fee and resource forecasts, and financial reports.
- Develop priority plans and risk mitigation measures; measure performance using KPIs, appraisal documents, management controls, and critical success factors aligned with company goals.
- Implement and maintain internal Business Management Systems, delivery methodologies, and tools to support consistent best-practice delivery.
- Conduct internal BMS audits and coordinate and represent the office during external certification audits.
- Develop market knowledge, act as a brand ambassador, and build a pipeline of opportunities.
- Advise clients on contracting and procurement strategies across industries and procurement routes, as well as program-level capital planning and reporting.
- Develop strong relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
- Participate in meetings with business unit vice presidents, directors, and staff; prepare and deliver presentations.
- Provide weekly updates on project, initiative, and staffing status, propose solutions, and obtain management approval and agreement.
- Identify and pursue cross-selling and business-generation opportunities.
- Contribute to proposals and RFP responses for new clients and projects.
- Capture commission knowledge and lessons learned in internal databases.
- Attend relevant networking events.
- Model a one-business culture that balances the needs of employees, clients, stakeholders, and society.
- Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility for bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
