Senior Cost Manager/Commercial Manager - Data Centre
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About the Role
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager for Data Centre Projects in Riyadh. The role involves leading cost management services across large-scale mission-critical facilities, including budget development, procurement, post-contract control, and stakeholder management.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the development and management of project budgets, cost plans, and forecasting for data centre developments
- Provide strategic cost advice on value engineering, procurement strategies, and cost optimisation
- Establish cost control frameworks aligned with programme, risk, and delivery strategies
- Oversee preparation of detailed cost estimates, benchmarking, and feasibility studies
- Lead cost planning through concept, design, and pre construction stages
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for CSA, MEP, and specialist systems
- Lead tender processes including tender documentation, evaluations, negotiations, and recommendations
- Manage post contract activities including variations, change control, claims assessment, and cost reporting
- Oversee contractor valuations and certify payments in line with contractual terms
- Lead final account negotiations and project close out
- Act as the primary commercial interface with clients, project teams, and key stakeholders
- Lead and mentor Cost Managers and Assistant Cost Managers within the team
Requirements
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, or related discipline
- Professional accreditation (e.g. MRICS or equivalent) preferred
- 10–15 years’ experience in cost management within construction projects
- Proven experience delivering data centre, mission critical, or high tech industrial projects
- Strong exposure to CSA and MEP trade packages, including complex and high value procurement
- Experience working in fast track, high pressure delivery environments with multiple stakeholders
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Company Description
- At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
- Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
- Our team is dynamic, innovative and client focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture.
Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join our organisation in Riyadh.
- This position will focus on Data Centre Projects and the full lifecycle of our cost management services across large‑scale, mission‑critical facilities.
- Responsible for ensuring robust commercial control, cost certainty, and strategic advisory across hyperscale data centre developments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and management of project budgets, cost plans, and forecasting for data centre developments.
- Provide strategic cost advice on value engineering, procurement strategies, and cost optimisation.
- Establish cost control frameworks aligned with programme, risk, and delivery strategies.
- Oversee preparation of detailed cost estimates, benchmarking, and feasibility studies.
- Lead cost planning through concept, design, and pre‑construction stages.
- Challenge design solutions and propose alternatives to optimise cost, performance, and constructability in mission‑critical environments.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for CSA, MEP, and specialist systems (e.g. power, cooling, containment).
- Lead tender processes including tender documentation, evaluations, negotiations, and recommendations.
- Ensure commercial alignment across multiple contract packages and vendors.
- Manage post‑contract activities including variations, change control, claims assessment, and cost reporting.
- Oversee contractor valuations and certify payments in line with contractual terms.
- Lead final account negotiations and project close‑out.
Stakeholder & Client Management
- Act as the primary commercial interface with clients, project teams, and key stakeholders.
- Present cost reports, forecasts, and commercial insights to senior stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring a high level of service delivery.
Data Centre / Technical Coordination
- Work closely with engineering teams to understand power, cooling, redundancy (Tier standards), and infrastructure requirements.
- Provide commercial oversight on critical systems including UPS, generators, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, and structured cabling.
- Support alignment between design intent and cost efficiency in highly technical environments.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Lead and mentor Cost Managers and Assistant Cost Managers within the team.
- Review deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project standards.
- Support team development and capability building.
Governance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with internal governance, financial controls, and client reporting requirements.
- Identify cost risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across data centre project.
Qualifications
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, or related discipline.
- Professional accreditation (e.g. MRICS or equivalent) is preferred.
Experience
- 10–15 years’ experience in cost management within construction projects.
- Proven experience delivering data centre, mission‑critical, or high‑tech industrial projects.
- Strong exposure to CSA and MEP trade packages, including complex and high‑value procurement.
- Experience working in fast‑track, high‑pressure delivery environments with multiple stakeholders.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Deep understanding of cost management principles, procurement, and contract administration
- Ability to manage complexity across multi‑package, multi‑vendor environments
- Proactive, detail‑oriented, and results‑driven
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