Senior Cost Manager/Commercial Manager - Data Centre
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About the Role
Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management services for hyperscale data centre projects in Riyadh. The role involves commercial leadership, cost planning, procurement, post-contract control, and stakeholder management.
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Responsibilities
- Lead 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 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 primary commercial interface with clients, project teams, and key stakeholders
- Lead and mentor Cost Managers and Assistant Cost Managers within the team
Requirements
- Experience in cost management for large scale data centre or mission critical facilities
- Expertise in commercial leadership, cost planning, and procurement strategies
- Knowledge of post contract cost control, variations, and claims assessment
- Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and present to senior stakeholders
- Experience with CSA, MEP, and specialist systems in mission critical environments
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Role Overview
- 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 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.
Commercial Leadership & Cost Strategy
- 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.
Cost Planning & Pre Contract Services
- 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.
Procurement & Tender Management
- 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.
Post Contract Cost Control
- 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 projects.
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