Senior Cost Manager - Commercial Construction

About the Role

• Advise clients on procurement strategies and vendor selection. • Manage prequalification, bid leveling, and provide final recommendations. • Lead bid interviews and oversee appointment processes. • Develop and present project estimates for construction, fees, direct work, and other costs. • Review and challenge vendor estimates using benchmark data and market intelligence. • Present value engineering options and risk assessments to clients. • Administer live construction contracts and manage change order procedures with client sign‑off. • Review contractor measured quantities and validate cost accuracy. • Oversee cost reporting, forecasting, budget tracking, variance analysis, and spend projections. • Establish reporting schedules and maintain commercial risk registers. • Process contractor pay applications, manage invoicing workflows, and monitor cash flow. • Evaluate and negotiate change orders, coordinating with project managers on contractor entitlements. • Support dispute prevention and resolution for payment requisitions and contractual issues. • Benchmark performance against other commissions. • Manage final account close‑out, including audits, vendor settlements, and post‑contract reviews. • Document lessons learned and contribute to internal training materials. • Develop procedures for project handover and close‑out. • Utilize bid analysis sheets, change control forms, cost estimating software, and take‑off platforms. • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸bid management
• ▸cost estimation
• ▸value engineering
• ▸change orders
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸cash flow

What You Bring

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to support commercial real estate and corporate interiors projects, particularly tenant improvements, office fit‑outs and capital projects. The role requires on‑site or office presence Monday to Friday, with flexibility to adjust to client needs. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, client‑focused and able to deliver high‑quality cost management throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• ▸cost management
• ▸commercial real estate
• ▸tenant improvements
• ▸office fit‑outs
• ▸detail‑oriented
• ▸client‑focused

Benefits

The company promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance and encourages employees to succeed both professionally and personally. Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment for all employees.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time