Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turnertownsend; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on a major capital construction program in Ohio. The role is site-based with regular on-site presence at the project site in Miami County, roughly 80 minutes from Columbus.

You will provide strategic commercial leadership, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure delivery of cost management services throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant cost management experience in construction.
• RICS accreditation preferred or working toward.
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large, high-complexity projects.
• Experience supporting large-scale manufacturing, life sciences, technology, industrial, or commercial projects preferred.
• Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management team and interface with client and consultants.
• Oversee cost controls, change management, and lifecycle cost activities.
• Maintain clear communication with client and other stakeholders at all stages.
• Report on overall commercial status of the project.
• Drive best-practice cost management processes and templates.
• Mentor and develop staff; set team strategy and ambition.
• Develop relationships with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Support proposals and RFP responses for new work.

Skills

Leadership

Cost Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Quantity Surveying

Project Controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Cost Management/Quantity Surveying/Engineering

Tools

Cost Management Software

Excel

Job description

Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services on a major capital construction program. This role will support the delivery of a significant multi-year campus development and will be responsible for providing strategic commercial leadership, managing key stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of cost management services throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a primarily site-based role supporting a major construction program. Regular on-site presence is required at the project site in Miami County, Ohio, located approximately 80 minutes from Columbus.

Responsibilities

• Strong leadership skills, experience leading a cost management team, ensuring they deliver on all accountabilities.
• Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client, stakeholders and other consultants at all project stages.
• Maintain excellent communication with client(s) and other consultants at all project stages.
• Performing quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with numerous parties including the general contractor, owner's representatives, and external stakeholders, taking responsibility for Turner & Townsend coordination within the overall construction process.
• Coordinate and assist with the strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services on large-scale construction programs.
• Act as the first point of contact for reporting on the overall commercial status of a project.
• Drive Turner & Townsend best practice at all stages of a project or program.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures, processes, templates and products.
• Undertake staff performance reviews.
• Set a clear strategy and ambition for the team.
• Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others.
• Grow and develop exceptional people.
• Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions in line with the conditions of appointment.
• Financial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports.
• Develop priority plans including risk mitigation through internal tools, make performance measurements via Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and appraisal documents, management controls and critical success factors based on company goals.
• Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for clients and the company.
• Undertake internal BMS audits, and coordinate and represent the office for external audits undertaken by the external certification authority.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the market, acting as a brand ambassador and creating a pipeline of opportunity.
• Advise on contracting and procurement strategy to the benefit of clients across various delivery models and procurement routes, including program-level capital planning and reporting.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
• Participate in meetings with VP of Business Unit, Directors and staff and prepare and deliver presentations.
• Provide weekly updates regarding the status of projects, initiatives, and staffing, and propose solutions and obtain approval and agreement from the management team.
• Identify and act upon cross-selling and business generation opportunities.
• Participate in generating proposals and RFP responses for new clients and projects.
• Knowledge Management - Ensure key information and learning is generated from each commission and input into internal databases.
• Attend relevant networking events.
• Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related construction field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• RICS accredited or working toward accreditation preferred.
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large construction projects of moderate to high complexity.
• Experience supporting large-scale manufacturing, life sciences, technology, industrial, or commercial construction projects is preferred.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction in