Director Cost Management
Pubblicato il 15-10-2026 - Turner & Townsend in Monza
Overview In this role you lead cost management for Data Centre projects in Italy, guiding the end-to-end cost process and client liaison from Milan. You shape strategy, expand services, and ensure high-quality delivery across contracts. You’ll drive value through cost planning, procurement, and post-contract financials, while building a strong client-facing cost management capability with cross-functional teams. Retribuzione / Benefits * relocation support * flexible working environment * healthy work-life balance * equal opportunity employer Responsabilità * Develop and expand cost management services and identify new business opportunities * Lead and develop teams to ensure high-quality service delivery * Maintain governance and commercial control across contracts, risk, HSW, delivery and finance * Oversee pre- and post-contract QS activities: feasibility, cost estimating, planning, procurement, tendering, contract administration * Manage variations, cost checks, valuations, change control, and final accounts * Produce cost plans, tender reports, monthly cost reports,
and post-contract updates * Drive value engineering and negotiate commercial outcomes with clients and contractors * Interface with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout all project stages * Improve cost management processes, templates, and tools for efficiency and quality * Ensure compliance with business management systems and strong financial control Requisiti fondamentali * 10+ years' experience in cost management * Experience leading cost management commissions for large, complex construction projects * Knowledge of procurement routes, value management, value engineering, and life cycle costing * People management experience in project delivery contexts * Technical experience across pre-contract, post-contract, and final accounts * Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civils, structural and architectural aspects of construction * Experience in the Italian construc