Cost Center Leader

Cost Center Leader

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Cost Center Leader to oversee our Tampa, FL business unit. This individual will be responsible for driving growth, identifying new market opportunities, and ensuring operational excellence across key sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading profitable business units, conducting market analysis, and either possessing deep knowledge of the Tampa market or demonstrating the ability to quickly gain local market intelligence.

The candidate should have extensive experience in P&L management, including budgeting, profitability, and financial performance. They must also bring a strong background in business development, client strategy, and relationship management, with the ability to develop and execute strategic growth plans. Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams is essential, along with the ability to mentor and inspire high performance. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can independently lead workstreams while supporting executive leadership on major client engagements. They should be an agile, emotionally intelligent leader with a credible technical background in the construction and real estate industry, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the Tampa office with full accountability for operational performance, P&L management, revenue growth, and profitability. This includes budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control to ensure sustainable growth.
• Developing and executing strategic plans to expand market share across key sectors such as commercial real estate, public sector, hospitality, and industrial manufacturing.
• Conducting market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive positioning in the Tampa region.
• Driving business development by identifying new opportunities, expanding client relationships, and leading the development of compelling, competitive proposals.
• Representing the office at national leadership forums, industry events, and client meetings to enhance brand visibility and contribute to cross-regional collaboration and strategic planning.
• Managing and mentoring a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance evaluation, and professional development. Fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with senior leadership to align local business goals with national and global strategies.
• Overseeing resource planning, operational efficiency, and the implementation of systems for effective data collection, benchmarking, and reporting.
• Ensuring all services are delivered to the highest standards, aligned with project scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations, while maintaining compliance with internal quality standards, risk protocols, and external regulations.
• Leading and motivating project teams by clearly communicating objectives, managing risks, and ensuring accountability to meet project goals.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and industry partners, delivering tailored solutions that meet evolving client needs.
• Championing innovation, digital transformation, and process improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Preparing and delivering progress reports, proposals, and presentations to various audiences.
• Supporting or acting as commission lead on major programs, including managing client relations and commercial contractual arrangements.
• Performing other duties as required to support the success of the cost center and broader business objectives.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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