Associate Director Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • Rayville, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for a global technology client’s large-scale data center construction program. The role provides commercial leadership across all project delivery phases, managing internal and external stakeholders and overseeing cost management, project controls, and commercial management services for complex, high-value capital projects.

The position is onsite Monday through Friday in Rayville, Louisiana. Local candidates or candidates open to relocation are preferred; per diem is available for candidates unable to relocate. The successful candidate will lead teams, client relationships, financial performance, cost control, forecasting, change management, and risk mitigation across multiple project teams. The role also includes providing leadership and direction while promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. SOX control responsibilities may apply.

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with more than 22,000 people in over 60 countries. Its capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions. The company is majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., with partners holding a significant minority interest.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Cost Management, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, project controls, or commercial management within the construction industry.
• Experience leading cost management services on large-scale data center, mission-critical, industrial, or complex capital construction programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, cash flow, change management, and commercial risk.
• Strong understanding of project controls, cost management principles, contract administration, procurement, and project governance.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage client and stakeholder relationships across complex projects.
• Experience supporting major construction programs from planning and procurement through execution and closeout.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence project teams and senior stakeholders while driving successful project outcomes.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday in Rayville, Louisiana.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a construction consultancy or professional services environment.
• Knowledge of industry-standard cost management and project controls systems.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Oracle Unifier, or similar platforms.
• RICS certification or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Local to Rayville, Louisiana, or open to relocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management services across large-scale data center construction projects and programs from planning through closeout.
• Serve as the primary client contact for commercial and cost management matters and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Lead development and management of budgets, forecasts, cost reports, cash flow analyses, and financial performance metrics.
• Provide commercial leadership and strategic cost advice for project and program decisions.
• Establish and maintain project controls, cost reporting processes, and governance procedures across project workstreams.
• Lead quantity surveying, cost control, estimating, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee the review, evaluation, and negotiation of change orders, claims, and commercial risk events.
• Monitor project performance, identify commercial risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support procurement, contracting, and vendor selection, advising on commercial and contractual matters.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and project teams to support successful delivery.
• Review and validate cost reports, applications for payment, invoices, and project financial reconciliations.
• Support analysis of schedule-related cost impacts, risk, and forecasting to align cost with project objectives.
• Drive consistent implementation of Turner & Townsend cost management and project controls best practices.
• Lead and mentor cost management professionals and foster a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Oversee project staffing, resource planning, financial performance, and commission delivery.
• Prepare and present commercial updates, project status reports, and executive-level presentations.
• Identify process improvements to enhance project controls, reporting, and cost management performance.
• Support business development, including client relationship management, proposals, and pursuit efforts.
• Capture and share lessons learned and best practices across projects and programs.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and excellence in alignment with Turner & Townsend values.
• Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Benefits

• Per diem is available for candidates who are unable to relocate.
• The company promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• The company describes its workplace as a place where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

What This Job Offers

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