Director Cost Management - Data Centres

Position: Director Cost Management  - Data Centres
Location: Via Milano

Director Cost Management - Data Centres
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform outcomes that improve people’s lives. We are majority‑owned by CBRE Group, Inc.; together we provide premier programme, project, and cost management services worldwide.

Job Description
We are seeking a Cost Management Director to lead complex construction projects and serve as the day‑to‑day interface with clients to achieve excellent outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Provide estimate and cost planning, including preparing and presenting final estimates
Estimate at conceptual, programming, and detailed levels
Compile feasibility studies
Prepare procurement reports and manage pre‑qualification, tender analysis, tender report, and contractual documents
Manage post‑contract cost variances and change control processes
Lead cost checks, valuation deliverables, and monthly cost reporting to clients
Lead value‑engineering initiatives and negotiate final accounts
Maintain liaison with clients and other consultants at all project stages
Provide leadership to cost‑management teams and deliver appointed service scope
Identify opportunities to develop new business and improve cost‑management procedures, templates, and products

Qualifications

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Minimum 10 years’ experience in cost management with leadership on large, high‑complexity construction projects
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters (procurement routes, value management, life‑cycle costing)
People‑management experience delivering projects
Strong technical experience in pre‑contract, post‑contract, and final account
Understanding of mechanical, process, electrical, plumbing, civic, structural, and architectural systems as they relate to construction
Experience in the Italian construction industry and knowledge of contractual documentation is advantageous
Fluent English;
Italian language skills preferred
Excellent presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills
Organisational skills; ability to multi‑task and work as a team player
Working knowledge of MS Office and modern cost‑management digital tools

Additional Information
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Seniority level
Director

Employment type

Full-time
Job function
Project Management
Industries
Construction, Civil Engineering, Business Consulting and Services
Location
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
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