Associate Director, Development Manager (Construction)

Linesight; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking an Associate Director in Atlanta to lead senior teams and manage key client relationships within data centre projects. You will drive cost management, contract negotiations, and project delivery while mentoring staff and ensuring high-quality client value.

The role emphasizes strategic oversight, relationship-building across diverse teams, and contribution to business strategy, with salary range reflecting senior leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong operational management experience in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in pre- and post-contract cost management within Data Centres.
• 10+ years' experience in construction with cost management in the data centre sector.
• Excellent communicator verbally and in writing.
• Able to build strong relationships with team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key account manager, developing client relationships based on partnership and trust.
• Engage new clients and pursue repeat projects with existing clients.
• Oversee key strategic client projects.
• Apply cost management expertise to achieve project deliverables within contract performance.
• Negotiate contract terms and commercial agreements with clients and contractors.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to drive performance and growth.
• Lead the team to deliver impeccable quality and client value.

Skills

Operational management

Cost management (Data Centres)

Client relationship building

Verbal and written communication

Team mentorship and leadership

Education

Degree in cost management or quantity surveying

RICS chartered (preferred)

Job description

Overview As an Associate Director at Linesight, you will lead highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will build on your vast industry experience which will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. You will be mentored and supported by industry leaders and given the tools to grow. You will also be involved in and contribute to our business strategy as we continue to evolve. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients. The Opportunity In this role you will:

• Act as the key account manager, 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 We would love to hear from you if you:
• Have strong operational management experience in a dynamic environment
• Have experience in pre- and post-contract cost management within Data Centres
• Have 10+ years' experience in construction with previous cost management experience in the d ata centre sector
• Have confidence to head up meetings with clients
• Have a degree or comparable experience in a cost management or quantity surveying
• Are chartered and ideally a member of the RICS
• Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required. The salary range for this role is between $153,846 to $215,385 but actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set and education. About Us Linesight is a highly successful global project and cost management consultancy that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. You see we’re not like the others. We’re different. Unique. It’s our fresh thinking and focus on what matters that has led to our evolving. We are on a journey working in some of the most exciting innovative sectors with some of the world’s most prestigious companies delivering major projects that deliver a more sustainable built environment. We have an open culture and a flat structure where you can expect to be treated with genuine care, respect, and empathy. With Linesight , you can truly discover the power of team ! Diversity, inclusion and accessibility Linesight is committed to transparent, equal opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organisation, accessible to all, based on having a safe culture which enables all our people to be their true selves. We are a people business, and we understand that the more inclusive we are, the happier our people and better our work will be. We will ensure that individuals with disability are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or recruitment process and are accommodated in the workplace. If you require assistance or accommodation of any kind, please mention this in your application, we would love to hear from you !