Senior Cost Manager – Commercial Real Estate

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

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients involved in commercial real estate construction projects.

• Provide valuable cost management services across a varied portfolio of construction projects.

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction process.

• Develop, present, and revise cost plans and estimates at key design milestones.

• Participate in the development of cost estimates by the design team and general contractor.

• Reconcile changes and ensure the accuracy of contractor data.

• Collect project status updates and prepare revisions to cost estimates.

• Draft written feedback and executive summaries on contractor submissions.

• Coordinate cost-related information from clients, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and engineers.

• Advise on engineering priorities based on cost implications.

• Proactively address scheduling challenges.

• Oversee cost checks, valuations, cost auditing, and validation procedures.

• Manage post-contract cost discrepancies, change control processes, and commitment tracking.

• Create presentations for funding data and facilitate value engineering sessions.

• Contribute commercial insights to design optioneering and value engineering efforts.

• Review pricing from contractors and subcontractors and lead negotiations on behalf of the client.

• Generate monthly cost reports for client presentations.

• Negotiate and finalize accounts.

• Compile built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

• Mentor and coach emerging talent.

• Monitor commission margins, fee/resource forecasts, and generate financial reports using internal software.

• Maintain internal business management systems, methodologies, and tools for delivery.

• Uphold and promote Turner & Townsend’s values, vision, and cohesive culture.

• Comply with SOX controls where applicable.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.

• At least 5–7 years of relevant experience in a cost management position within the construction sector.

• RICS accreditation or progress towards it is preferred.

• Experience leading cost management for medium to large construction projects with moderate to high complexity.

• Strong preference for candidates with construction consultancy experience.

• Solid understanding of technical aspects of the construction industry, including procurement methods, value management, and value engineering.

• Exceptional communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

• Experience in client-facing roles and stakeholder management.

• Additional on-site presence may be necessary based on client requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work.

• Healthy, productive, and flexible work environment.

• Support for maintaining work-life balance.

• Commitment to an inclusive and diverse workplace.

• Confidential treatment of applicant information.