Director Cost Management
Pubblicato il 15-08-2026 - Turner & Townsend in Milano
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, specialising in real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources.
We are seeking a Cost Management Director to further develop and elevate our cost management services for Data Centre projects in Italy; ensure the successful delivery of complex, high‑quality construction projects, and serve as the primary liaison with clients to drive exceptional project outcomes.
The role combines strategic leadership, business development, and end‑to‑end cost management delivery.
The position is based in Milan, Italy , and Turner & Townsend provides relocation support when a move is required.
Core responsibilities
- Develop and expand cost management services while identifying new business opportunities and strengthening market presence.
- Build capability and ensure appropriate resourcing to meet project and client needs.
- Lead, engage, and develop teams, ensuring effective deployment and high‑quality service delivery.
- Uphold service excellence standards and ensure full compliance with business management systems across contracts, risk, HSW, delivery, and finance.
- Oversee contract execution and compliance, maintaining strong governance and commercial control.
- Monitor margins, fees, and resource forecasts, ensuring commissions are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
- Lead all pre‑ and post‑contract QS activities, including feasibility studies, cost estimating (concept to detailed), cost planning, procurement, tendering, and contract administration.
- Manage variations, cost checks, valuations, change control, and final accounts.
- Produce and present cost plans, tender reports, monthly cost reports, and post‑contract financial updates.
- Drive value engineering initiatives and negotiate commercial outcomes with clients and contractors.
- Act as a key interface with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout all project stages.
- Build stro