Senior Cost Manager- Construction

About the Role

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle. • Produce and present final cost plans and cost estimates. • Review designs with the design services team and contractor to develop cost estimates. • Reconcile changes and verify contractor data accuracy. • Gather status information from contractor and project manager for cost updates. • Prepare written comments and executive summaries on contractor submissions. • Coordinate cost information from NPA, subcontractors, and quantities from architects/engineers. • Drive engineering priorities based on cost impact. • Resolve scheduling issues proactively with minimal supervision. • Manage cost checks and valuations on larger projects. • Participate in post‑contract cost variance and change control processes. • Manage cost impact, contingency, and commitment tracking logs. • Prepare funding data presentations and lead value‑engineering sessions. • Develop and update cost plans at design milestones. • Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering. • Review and negotiate contractor/subcontractor pricing to achieve fair prices. • Conduct quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management throughout the project lifecycle. • Ensure effective cost auditing, valuation, and validation processes. • Produce monthly cost reports for client presentation. • Negotiate and finalize final accounts promptly. • Compile built‑cost estimate records for benchmarking. • Identify, coach, and mentor talent. • Utilize internal software to track margins and forecast fees/resources. • Implement internal business management systems and delivery methodologies. • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost estimating
• ▸cost control
• ▸change management
• ▸value engineering
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸software tracking

What You Bring

The company is hiring a Senior Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor to serve as the day‑to‑day client interface and provide value‑added cost management services. The role requires strong communication, self‑motivation, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and leadership that reinforces Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values and vision. • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a related field. • 5–7 years of cost management experience in the construction industry. • RICS accreditation or progress toward it (preferred). • Proven experience leading cost management on medium to large, complex construction projects. • Construction consultancy experience (strongly preferred). • Strong knowledge of procurement routes, value management, and value engineering. • Excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸5-7 years
• ▸rics
• ▸procurement
• ▸consultancy
• ▸communication

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $130,000 to $160,000, dependent on education, experience, and location. Turner & Townsend is an affirmative‑action, equal‑opportunity employer that provides accommodations for candidates with disabilities and maintains a strict no‑fee recruitment policy.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time