Associate Director, Cost Management – Data Centre Projects

Linesight; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight in Austin is seeking an Associate Director to lead the data centre cost management team and drive strategic client delivery. You will manage key accounts, shape client relationships, and steer project profitability across our core portfolio.

You will mentor teams, negotiate complex contracts, and ensure performance milestones are met while maintaining a collaborative, inclusive culture. This role blends leadership with hands-on cost control in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or comparable experience in cost management or quantity surveying.
• Chartered status is a plus, ideally RICS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key account manager in the data centre team, developing client relationships based upon partnership and trust.
• Use your business development skills to engage new clients as well as repeat projects with existing clients.
• Oversee key strategic client projects.
• Apply your wealth of cost management experience to achieve all project deliverables within contract performance measures.
• Expertly negotiate contract terms and commercial agreements with external clients and contractors.
• Foster top performance and growth for your employees via excellent mentorship and leadership.
• Lead your team to deliver impeccable quality and client value.

Skills

Cost management

Client relationships

Leadership

Negotiation

Business development

Education

QS/Cost management degree

Job description

Linesight in Austin is seeking an Associate Director to lead the data centre cost management team and drive strategic client delivery. You will manage key accounts, shape client relationships, and steer project profitability across our core portfolio.

You will mentor teams, negotiate complex contracts, and ensure performance milestones are met while maintaining a collaborative, inclusive culture. This role blends leadership with hands-on cost control in a fast-paced environment.