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About the Role

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for commercial real estate construction projects. This role involves serving as a key client interface, managing cost planning, commercial management, cost control, procurement support, and financial oversight throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with complex commercial real estate developments, strong leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
Provide estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in cost estimate development.
Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure data accuracy.
Communicate with the general contractor and owner/project manager to gather status information for cost estimate updates.
Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including executive summaries.
Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers.
Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
Resolve scheduling issues with minimal supervision.
Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, completing timely and accurate processes.
Participate effectively with post-contract cost variances and change of control processes.
Manage cost impact/contingency management and commitment tracking logs.
Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.
Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on behalf of the client.
Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
Ensure cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively with a robust process for cost validation.
Produce monthly cost reports for client presentation.
Negotiate and agree final accounts in a timely manner.
Compile built cost estimate records for benchmarking.
Identify, coach, and mentor talent to realize their potential.
Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions.
Utilize internal software to track margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts.
Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies.
Act as a role model driving a one-business culture that achieves great outcomes.
Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Requirements

Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.
Experience of leading cost management on medium or large-sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
Excellent communication skills.

Skills

Cost planning
Commercial management
Cost control
Procurement support
Financial oversight
Stakeholder management
Leadership
Mentorship
Collaboration
Negotiation
Value engineering
Quantity surveying
Change management
Cost auditing
Valuation
Reporting
Financial management
Business Management Systems
SOX controls

Location

On-site presence may change depending on client needs

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
5-7 years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
RICS accredited or working towards it is preferred.

Salary/Compensations

$130K-$160K USD

Benefits

Bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, they transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.
Capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
Majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc.
They provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Equal Opportunity

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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.