Turner & Townsend
Project Director – Cost Management – Data Center Construction
Turner & Townsend, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Project Director – Cost Management – Data Center Construction
Join the Turner & Townsend team as a Project Director leading the successful delivery of a large‑scale, multi‑phase data center construction program. This position is based onsite approximately one hour east of Columbus, Ohio, in Conesville.
Location & Travel Per diem is available for candidates commuting from Franklin County (or the Columbus area), with mileage reimbursement provided. Candidates must be onsite at least 3 days per week.
Company Overview Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together to deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
Responsibilities
Provide executive‑level leadership for cost management across all phases of a major data centre program, ensuring governance, compliance and alignment with organisational standards.
Define and implement commercial strategy, cost frameworks and reporting structures for multi‑billion‑dollar budgets, including early‑stage budgeting, detailed cost planning, procurement strategy and risk mitigation.
Act as the senior point of contact for stakeholders, maintaining strong communication and transparency throughout all project stages.
Oversee full lifecycle cost management activities, including quantity surveying, cost controls, change management and contingency tracking across multiple packages and phases.
Lead executive‑level reporting, presenting cost performance, forecasts and risk assessments to leadership teams and influencing strategic decisions.
Drive value engineering and design optimisation initiatives to identify cost‑saving opportunities without compromising performance or quality.
Mentor and develop senior cost management leaders, ensuring capability growth, succession planning and staff performance reviews.
Contribute to the enhancement of internal cost‑management tools, templates and processes for continuous improvement and best‑practice implementation.
Manage financial performance, including margin tracking, fee/resource forecasts and compliance with internal Business Management Systems (BMS).
Support pre‑construction activities, feasibility studies and early‑stage cost modelling for future phases.
Build strategic relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors and vendors, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for business growth and cross‑selling.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
12+ years of experience in cost management or project controls, with significant leadership experience at programme level.
Proven track record managing large‑scale, mission‑critical construction programmes (e.g. hyperscale data centres, energy infrastructure, industrial).
Expertise in cost planning, budgeting, financial reporting and cost control systems at programme level.
Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, commercial management and construction contracts, including change management and risk allocation.
RICS accreditation or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.
Exceptional leadership, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at executive level.
Advanced analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
Proficiency in industry‑standard tools and software for cost management.
Familiarity with MEP systems and complex building services is beneficial.
Ability to manage multiple phases and packages concurrently in a fast‑paced environment.
Experience with value engineering and design optimisation techniques.
Knowledge of energy infrastructure, carbon capture technologies and sustainability considerations is a plus.
Additional Information *On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.
Benefits 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, and to support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Recruitment Policy It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to personal e‑mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Learn More Visit www.turnerandtownsend.com to find out more about us.
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Location & Travel Per diem is available for candidates commuting from Franklin County (or the Columbus area), with mileage reimbursement provided. Candidates must be onsite at least 3 days per week.
Company Overview Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together to deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
Responsibilities
Provide executive‑level leadership for cost management across all phases of a major data centre program, ensuring governance, compliance and alignment with organisational standards.
Define and implement commercial strategy, cost frameworks and reporting structures for multi‑billion‑dollar budgets, including early‑stage budgeting, detailed cost planning, procurement strategy and risk mitigation.
Act as the senior point of contact for stakeholders, maintaining strong communication and transparency throughout all project stages.
Oversee full lifecycle cost management activities, including quantity surveying, cost controls, change management and contingency tracking across multiple packages and phases.
Lead executive‑level reporting, presenting cost performance, forecasts and risk assessments to leadership teams and influencing strategic decisions.
Drive value engineering and design optimisation initiatives to identify cost‑saving opportunities without compromising performance or quality.
Mentor and develop senior cost management leaders, ensuring capability growth, succession planning and staff performance reviews.
Contribute to the enhancement of internal cost‑management tools, templates and processes for continuous improvement and best‑practice implementation.
Manage financial performance, including margin tracking, fee/resource forecasts and compliance with internal Business Management Systems (BMS).
Support pre‑construction activities, feasibility studies and early‑stage cost modelling for future phases.
Build strategic relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors and vendors, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for business growth and cross‑selling.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
12+ years of experience in cost management or project controls, with significant leadership experience at programme level.
Proven track record managing large‑scale, mission‑critical construction programmes (e.g. hyperscale data centres, energy infrastructure, industrial).
Expertise in cost planning, budgeting, financial reporting and cost control systems at programme level.
Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, commercial management and construction contracts, including change management and risk allocation.
RICS accreditation or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.
Exceptional leadership, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at executive level.
Advanced analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
Proficiency in industry‑standard tools and software for cost management.
Familiarity with MEP systems and complex building services is beneficial.
Ability to manage multiple phases and packages concurrently in a fast‑paced environment.
Experience with value engineering and design optimisation techniques.
Knowledge of energy infrastructure, carbon capture technologies and sustainability considerations is a plus.
Additional Information *On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.
Benefits 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, and to support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Recruitment Policy It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to personal e‑mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Learn More Visit www.turnerandtownsend.com to find out more about us.
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