Associate / Associate Director - Cost Management (Data Centre)

About the role

Turner & Townsend is hiring an Associate / Associate Director in Cost Management for its Melbourne office. You will lead cost management services across large-scale data centre and mission-critical developments, overseeing projects from inception to completion. The role covers commercial strategy, governance, client engagement and team leadership in complex, fast-track environments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cost management for complex data centre projects and act as Commission Manager for multiple high-value commissions
• Define cost strategies, benchmarks and control frameworks, and lead cost planning, estimating and financial forecasting across CSA, MEP and mission-critical systems
• Present cost plans, reports and financial updates to clients, and drive value engineering and life cycle costing
• Implement controls across cost, schedule, risk and change management
• Act as primary client interface, leading multidisciplinary teams of clients, consultants, contractors and vendors
• Manage project budgets, cost drivers and financial performance, and lead contract administration, commercial negotiations and variation management
• Mentor Cost Managers, manage team resourcing and contribute to business development and proposals

Required profile

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction, Engineering or a related discipline
• Master's degree or professional accreditation (MRICS or AIQS) preferred
• 8+ years' experience in cost management or construction
• Proven track record on data centre, mission-critical or MEP-intensive projects
• Leadership experience managing teams and complex project portfolios

Required skills

• Cost planning, procurement and contract management
• Strong commercial acumen and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage large-scale, fast-track, complex environments