Senior Cost Manager

About the Role

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle. • Provide cost estimates and planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan. • Review and collaborate with the design services team and general contractor in developing cost estimates. • Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure accurate data. • Communicate with the general contractor and project manager to gather status information and prepare cost estimate updates. • Prepare written comments on the general contractor’s submissions, including executive summaries. • Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and supplier inputs. • Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact. • Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues. • Manage cost checks and conduct valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate processes. • Participate in post‑contract cost variance and change‑of‑control processes. • Manage cost impact, contingency management, and commitment tracking logs. • Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate value‑engineering sessions with stakeholders. • Develop cost plans and estimates through design phases, delivering updates at design milestones. • Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value‑engineering exercises. • Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations to achieve fair contract prices. • Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change‑management activities throughout the project lifecycle. • Ensure effective management of post‑contract cost variances and change‑control processes. • Ensure cost auditing, valuation work, and robust cost‑validation processes are in place. • Produce monthly cost reports for client presentation. • Negotiate and agree final accounts in a timely manner. • Compile built‑cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes. • Identify, coach, and mentor talent to realize potential and celebrate success. • Utilize internal software to track margin levels, monthly fee/resource forecasts, and produce financial reports. • Implement and maintain internal Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies. • Act as a role model driving a unified business culture that balances outcomes for people, clients, stakeholders, and society. • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost estimating
• ▸change management
• ▸value engineering
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸negotiations
• ▸cost auditing

What You Bring

Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor to act as the key client interface, delivering a value‑added cost management service. The role requires strong communication skills, self‑motivation, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and leadership to embed the company’s purpose, values and vision. A bachelor’s degree in construction‑related fields and 5‑7 years of cost‑management experience are required; RICS accreditation is preferred. Experience leading cost management on medium to large, complex construction projects and a strong knowledge of procurement routes, value management and engineering are essential. • Demonstrate excellence in leadership and service delivery aligned with appointment conditions.

Requirements

• ▸cost management
• ▸rics
• ▸construction degree
• ▸5‑7 years
• ▸procurement
• ▸leadership

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $135,000 to $165,000, depending on education, experience and location. Turner & Townsend is an affirmative‑action, equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity, provides a flexible work environment, and offers support for employees with disabilities.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time