Associate Director, Data Center Cost Management

Turnertownsend; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for a global technology client supporting a large-scale data center construction program. This role requires full-time onsite presence in Rayville, Louisiana, with relocation preferred and per diem available for local candidates.

You will provide commercial leadership across project delivery, manage internal and external stakeholders, and drive cost control,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field is required.
• Graduate degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• 8+ years in cost management or project controls within construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management across large-scale data center projects from planning through closeout.
• Serve as primary client contact for commercial and cost management matters.
• Lead budgets, forecasts, cost reports, cash flow analyses and performance metrics.
• Provide strategic cost advice to support project decisions.
• Establish and maintain project controls, reporting processes and governance.
• Oversee change orders, claims, and commercial risk events.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and project teams for delivery success.
• Mentor cost management professionals and drive best practices.

Skills

Cost management

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Change management

Project controls

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Graduate degree in related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle Unifier

Job description

Turner Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for a global technology client supporting a large-scale data center construction program. This role requires full-time onsite presence in Rayville, Louisiana, with relocation preferred and per diem available for local candidates.

You will provide commercial leadership across project delivery, manage internal and external stakeholders, and drive cost control,