Associate Director (Select Locations / Consultancy)
Role Overview
We are supporting an established Irish construction consultancy that is expanding its operations into the United States following continued growth within the Data Center sector. This is a unique opportunity to join the business as one of its first U.S.-based hires and play a key role in building its North American presence.
The successful candidate will be embedded directly within a leading global technology client's project delivery team, providing Cost Management expertise across some of the largest Data Center developments in the country. This is not a traditional consultancy role; you will work alongside the client full-time while helping establish and grow the consultancy's U.S. operation.
The ideal candidate will come from a consultancy background with strong Quantity Surveying experience and exposure to large-scale Data Center projects. Candidates with Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, or Real Estate consultancy experience will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the lead Cost Manager within project delivery team.
- Manage project costs from preconstruction through final account.
- Provide commercial and cost advice across large-scale Data Center developments.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders and project teams.
- Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets, and financial reporting.
- Monitor project financial performance and identify commercial risks.
- Support procurement and tender evaluation.
- Contribute to the establishment and growth of the consultancy's U.S. business.
- Mentor and support future Cost Management hires as the team expands.
Requirements
- Consultancy Cost Management / Quantity Surveying background.
- Experience delivering large-scale Data Center projects preferred.
- Candidates from Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, or Real Estate sectors will also be considered.
- Strong client-facing communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while embedded within a client's organisation.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
- Willingness to work full-time on-site with the client.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $160,000–$230,000 DOE
- Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate.
- Opportunity to become one of the founding members of the U.S. business.
- Long-term progression into senior leadership as the company expands across North America.