Senior Data Centre Cost & Client Partner Lead

Linesight; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight, a global project and cost management consultancy, is seeking an Associate Director in Houston. You will lead a senior, diverse team, manage key client relationships, and contribute to strategy while delivering major projects on time and within budget.

You bring 10+ years in construction with data centre cost management, strong leadership, and RICS chartered status; you will mentor staff, negotiate contract terms, and help grow Linesight's client base.

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.
• Confidence to head meetings with clients.
• Degree or comparable experience in cost management or quantity surveying.
• Chartered status and ideally member of the RICS.
• Excellent communication skills verbally and in writing.
• Ability to build strong relationships with team and clients through shared purpose and openness.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cost management

Client relationship management

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Degree in cost management or quantity surveying

Job description

Linesight, a global project and cost management consultancy, is seeking an Associate Director in Houston. You will lead a senior, diverse team, manage key client relationships, and contribute to strategy while delivering major projects on time and within budget.

You bring 10+ years in construction with data centre cost management, strong leadership, and RICS chartered status; you will mentor staff, negotiate contract terms, and help grow Linesight's client base.