Data Centre Cost Management Lead (Assoc/Director)

Turnertownsend; Brisbane; A distancia; AUD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate / Associate Director, Cost Management to lead cost management services for large-scale data centre developments in Queensland. This role involves defining cost strategies, governance, client engagement, and strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will manage cost planning, forecasting, and lifecycle costing, driving value, controlling risk, and ensuring alignment with project objectives in fast-track

Formación

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's degree or professional accreditation (MRICS or AIQS) is preferred.
• 8+ years' experience in cost management or construction.
• Proven track record delivering data centre, mission-critical, or MEP-intensive projects.
• Strong experience in cost consultancy / professional services environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and complex project portfolios.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the delivery of end-to-end cost management services for complex data centre projects.
• Define and implement cost strategies, benchmarks, and control frameworks to support successful project delivery.
• Act as Commission Manager, overseeing multiple high-value or complex commissions.
• Lead cost planning, estimating, and financial forecasting across CSA, MEP, and mission-critical systems.
• Oversee preparation and presentation of cost plans, reports, and financial updates to clients.
• Drive value engineering and life cycle costing initiatives to optimise project performance.
• Implement robust controls across cost, schedule, risk, and change management.
• Act as the primary client interface, ensuring delivery of value-added commercial solutions.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors.

Conocimientos

Cost management

Leadership

Client management

Cost planning

Educación

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction, Engineering, or related discipline

MRICS or AIQS preferred

Descripción del empleo

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate / Associate Director, Cost Management to lead cost management services for large-scale data centre developments in Queensland. This role involves defining cost strategies, governance, client engagement, and strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will manage cost planning, forecasting, and lifecycle costing, driving value, controlling risk, and ensuring alignment with project objectives in fast-track