Data Centre Cost Management Lead - Associate Director

Turner & Townsend; Australia; Sur place; AUD 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Turner & Townsend Australia seeks an Associate/Associate Director in Cost Management to lead cost management for large data centre and mission-critical developments from inception to completion. You will drive commercial strategy, governance, client engagement and lead multidisciplinary teams to meet cost, quality and performance objectives in fast-track environments.

The role requires MRICS/AIQS preferred, 8+ years’ experience, and a strong track record in cost planning, procurement and

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction, Engineering or related field.
• MRICS or AIQS 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.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Expertise in cost planning, procurement, and contract management.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage large-scale, fast-track, and complex environments.
• Strong leadership and people management capability.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end cost management delivery for complex data centre projects.
• Define and implement cost strategies, benchmarks, and control frameworks.
• 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.
• Present cost plans, reports, and updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Drive value engineering and life cycle costing initiatives.
• Implement robust controls across cost, schedule, risk, and change management.
• Act as primary client interface, delivering value-added commercial solutions.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to ensure project alignment.
• Monitor and manage project budgets, cost drivers, and financial performance.
• Lead contract administration, commercial negotiations, and variation management.
• Identify and mitigate cost and commercial risks across data centre developments.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, governance frameworks, and client reporting standards.
• Lead and mentor Cost Managers and project teams, driving performance.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
• Manage team resourcing in line with project pipeline and business needs.
• Contribute to business development, client engagement, and proposal activities.
• Identify new opportunities within the data centre and mission-critical sectors.

Description du poste

Turner & Townsend Australia seeks an Associate/Associate Director in Cost Management to lead cost management for large data centre and mission-critical developments from inception to completion. You will drive commercial strategy, governance, client engagement and lead multidisciplinary teams to meet cost, quality and performance objectives in fast-track environments.

The role requires MRICS/AIQS preferred, 8+ years’ experience, and a strong track record in cost planning, procurement and