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Turner & Townsend

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

Turner & TownsendHouston, TX
Posted Sep 28 · Last Verified Sep 28
Full-timeconstruction

Quick Summary

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management and commercial delivery on large-scale data center construction projects.

Skills & Keywords

cost managementquantity surveyingchange managementprocurement strategy

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related construction-focused discipline.
  • Graduate degree in quantity surveying, construction management, engineering, or similar field is preferred.
  • Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management within the construction industry.
  • Proven experience delivering services on large-scale, complex, multi-phase construction programs.
  • Strong consultancy background with demonstrated client-facing and advisory experience.
  • Experience working in fast-paced, high-value capital project environments with multiple concurrent workstreams is highly desirable.
  • Expertise in quantity surveying, cost planning, procurement, and commercial management principles.
  • Strong understanding of contract administration, change management, and cost control methodologies.
  • Experience leading teams, managing performance, and mentoring junior professionals.
  • Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS or equivalent) is preferred or in progress.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships at all levels, including senior leadership.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with strong commercial acumen.
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and within a team environment.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Turner & Townsend

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About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is a professional services firm providing cost consulting and project management services for construction and infrastructure projects.

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