Data Centre Cost Lead — Associate/Director (Flexible Location)

Turner & Townsend; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend Australia is seeking an Associate / Associate Director to lead cost management for a large data centre project in Queensland. This FIFO/DIDO role offers location flexibility for the right candidate, placing you at the heart of a high-value, mission-critical development.

You will drive commercial strategy, governance, client engagement, and team leadership to ensure projects meet cost, quality, and performance objectives in fast-track environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in cost management or construction.
• Proven track record delivering data centre or MEP projects.
• Strong experience in cost consultancy environments.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cost management for complex data centre projects.
• Define cost strategies, benchmarks, and control frameworks.
• Act as Commission Manager for multiple high-value commissions.
• Lead cost planning, estimating, and financial forecasting across CSA, MEP, and mission-critical systems.
• Manage client interface and lead multidisciplinary teams; ensure alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Cost planning

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Team management

Education

Degree in QS/Cost/Construction/Engineering

MRICS/AIQS preferred

Job description

Turner & Townsend Australia is seeking an Associate / Associate Director to lead cost management for a large data centre project in Queensland. This FIFO/DIDO role offers location flexibility for the right candidate, placing you at the heart of a high-value, mission-critical development.

You will drive commercial strategy, governance, client engagement, and team leadership to ensure projects meet cost, quality, and performance objectives in fast-track environments.