Associate Director – Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor – Edu & Gov Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the provision of cost management services for clients in the education and government sectors, as well as capital programs.

• Cultivate and sustain robust relationships with clients.

• Direct multidisciplinary teams to ensure the effective delivery of cost management services.

• Offer strategic commercial advice to clients.

• Monitor the financial performance of projects and programs.

• Assist with long-term capital planning efforts.

• Engage with clients, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and representatives throughout the various stages of projects.

• Conduct quantity surveying, cost control, and change management throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Coordinate and support the strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services.

• Provide reports on the overall commercial status of projects.

• Promote Turner & Townsend best practices across all projects and programs.

• Enhance cost management procedures, processes, templates, and products.

• Conduct performance reviews for staff members.

• Establish team strategy and aspirations; mentor and coach talent.

• Monitor margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts using internal software.

• Develop priority plans, risk mitigation strategies, KPIs, management controls, and critical success factors.

• Implement and uphold Business Management Systems, delivery methodologies, and tools.

• Execute internal BMS audits and coordinate external certification audits.

• Build market insights, represent the brand, and create a pipeline of opportunities.

• Provide advice on contracting and procurement strategies as well as capital planning/reporting.

• Join leadership meetings and prepare as well as deliver presentations.

• Offer weekly updates on projects, initiatives, and staffing to management.

• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and business generation.

• Create proposals and responses to RFPs.

• Capture knowledge and insights in internal databases.

• Participate in relevant networking events.

• Comply with applicable SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field in construction.

• At least 8 years of pertinent experience in a cost management position within the construction industry.

• Experience in construction consultancy is highly preferred.

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Quantity Surveying.

• RICS certified or possess equivalent accreditation.

• Exceptional presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.

• Strong capabilities in leadership, technical expertise, business development, and stakeholder management.

• Ability to work in a highly visible, client-facing environment.

• Experience in leading cost management teams.

• Proficient in collaborating with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonuses may be offered in addition to the base salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package provided.

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• An inclusive workplace culture.

• Equal opportunity employment practices.

• Confidential handling of sensitive information.

• Chance to make an impact and have a voice in the workplace.