Cost Manager / Senior Cost Manager - Construction Projects (Data Centre/Industrials/Logistics/Automotive)

Turner & Townsend

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Milan, Europe, it on site Until 9/22/2026 10+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job 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 112 offices worldwide.

Due to growth and ongoing delivery success with our clients, Turner & Townsend's Cost Management division in Italy requires a suitably qualified and experienced Senior Cost Manager / Cost Manager to join our team.

Working within a friendly, professional and highly successful team you will have the opportunity to progress your career swiftly and take ownership of immediate projects.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the entire cost management process, from initial budget development to final project closeout.
  • Collaborate closely with project teams to accurately estimate costs, track expenses, and provide regular financial reports.
  • Conduct comprehensive cost analyses and recommend strategies for optimizing project budgets.
  • Evaluate bids, negotiate contracts, and ensure adherence to cost control measures.
  • Proactively identify potential risks, propose mitigation strategies, and monitor their implementation.
  • Foster strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to achieve cost efficiencies

 

    Skills Required

    • Strong English skills required + Italian advantageous                                    
    • Technical knowledge of Hi Tech, Manufacturing,  Industrial, Data Centres or other related facility asset types for period of 5 years for CM, 10 years for SCM and above.
    • Good knowledge of all methods of construction and procurement.
    • Experienced with, or managing team that uses multiple estimating tools and applications.
    • Strong experience with spreadsheets and databases.
    • Collaborative approach, able to develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, internally and externally.
    • Good organization skills with the ability to multi-task.
    • Demonstrated strong listening and communication skills.
    • Proven cost and/or commercial management experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.

    Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

    We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

    Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

    Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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    Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

    Twitter

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

    Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

    About this role

    Summary

    Manage project costs, estimation, budgeting, and risk analysis for construction projects.

    Job title

    Senior Cost Manager

    Experience level

    10+ years

    Minimum experience

    10+ years exp

    Industry

    construction

    Location requirements

    Milan, Italy, remote work not specified

    Salary

    Not specified

    Visa sponsorship

    H-1B sponsor history

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    EnglishItaliancost managementestimating toolsspreadsheets

    Preferred skills

    stakeholder relationshipsmulti-taskingcommunication

    Specializations

    constructioncost managementproject estimationcontractsrisk analysis
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Unknown location

    On-site