Project Director – Cost Management – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend
Any Location, OH
Category Finance
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Director – Cost Management to lead the successful delivery of a large-scale, multi-phase data center construction program. This role will take full accountability for cost governance and commercial strategy while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Requirements

  • Provide executive-level leadership for cost management across all phases of a major data center program, ensuring governance, compliance, and alignment with organizational 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.
  • Mentor and develop senior cost management leaders, ensuring capability growth, succession planning, and staff performance reviews.
  • Manage financial performance, including margin tracking, fee/resource forecasts, and compliance with internal Business Management Systems (BMS).
  • Build strategic relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors, and vendors, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for business growth and cross-selling.

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Employee Recognition and Rewards
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