Senior Construction Cost Manager – Benchmarking Lead

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

📋 Description

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, providing clear, executive-level cost reports, variance analysis, and strategic commercial insights.

• Lead cost planning, estimating, and financial governance throughout the entire project lifecycle, including the preparation and presentation of detailed cost plans, forecasts, and cash flow predictions.

• Supervise project cost control processes, managing change orders, valuations, contractor applications, and final account negotiations with a defensible and auditable methodology.

• Assess contractor and subcontractor pricing, spearhead commercial negotiations, and ensure the accuracy and alignment of project cost data.

• Engage in design development, offering commercial insights into design optioneering, value engineering, and engineering prioritization based on cost implications.

• Consolidate and coordinate cost information from various sources, including contractors, consultants, and suppliers, to facilitate informed decision-making.

• Oversee post-contract cost variances, change control processes, and contingency tracking to guarantee effective project execution.

• Generate monthly cost reports, funding updates, and executive summaries for client presentations.

• Lead and participate in the formulation of Turner & Townsend’s internal benchmarking strategy, which includes compiling built cost data and establishing consistent cost baselines across programs.

• Monitor market trends (labor, materials, and economic conditions) and leverage insights for forecasting and risk management.

• Promote the use of digital cost management and benchmarking tools to standardize data, enhance reporting, and improve delivery efficiency.

• Manage remote delivery teams, ensuring consistent adherence to best practices, governance standards, and company methodologies.

• Mentor and support junior team members, nurturing a collaborative and high-performance culture.

• Assist in the development and implementation of internal business management systems and delivery frameworks.

• Support financial management tasks, including fee tracking, resource forecasting, and margin reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 5–7 years of experience in cost management or quantity surveying, preferably within a consultancy or large capital program setting.

• Proven track record in delivering cost management services for medium to large, intricate construction projects.

• Demonstrated capability to develop cost models, analyze project data, and contribute to benchmarking or cost intelligence initiatives.

• Experience in leading or coordinating remote or distributed project teams is preferred.

• Strong understanding of construction industry practices, including procurement methods, value engineering, and commercial management.

• Proficiency in digital cost management tools (e.g., CostX or similar platforms).

• RICS accreditation (or progress toward it) or an equivalent professional certification is preferred.

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Bonuses.

• Flexible working environment.

• Opportunities for professional development.