Senior Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Healthcare

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

📋 Description

• Facilitate the successful execution of intricate healthcare construction projects while acting as the primary day-to-day liaison with clients.

• Provide value-added cost management services to ensure the achievement of client objectives.

• Assist clients throughout the entire lifecycle of healthcare construction projects.

• Estimate and negotiate change orders during the construction phase.

• Create and present final cost plans while developing cost estimates during design phases.

• Review and engage in the development of cost estimates with the design team and general contractor.

• Reconcile changes and validate cost data from the general contractor.

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

• Draft written feedback and executive summaries regarding contractor submissions.

• Coordinate cost information from owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and engineers.

• Prioritize engineering tasks based on cost implications.

• Oversee cost checks, valuations, audits, and validation processes.

• Manage post-contract cost variances, change control, contingencies, and commitment tracking.

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

• Contribute commercial insights during design optioneering and value engineering activities.

• Evaluate contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on behalf of clients.

• Conduct quantity surveying, cost control, and change management tasks.

• Generate monthly cost reports for client presentations.

• Negotiate and finalize accounts promptly.

• Compile built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

• Mentor and coach emerging talent.

• Monitor commission margins, monthly fee/resource forecasts, and financial reports through internal software.

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

• Uphold and promote the values, vision, and unified culture of Turner & Townsend.

• Comply with applicable SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• RICS accreditation or pursuit of it is preferred.

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

• Strongly preferred is experience in construction consultancy.

• Proven experience in conceptual preconstruction estimating.

• Demonstrated ability to work alongside Project Controls and Project Management teams to create and uphold Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).

• Experience in healthcare construction, particularly in acute care and ambulatory facilities.

• Strong grasp of stakeholder alignment and cross-functional collaboration in healthcare projects.

• Capability to coordinate effectively with owners, designers, and contracting teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Solid knowledge of construction industry technical aspects, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

• Exceptional communication skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

• Proactive mindset with minimal need for supervision.

• Proficient in client-facing roles and stakeholder management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Options for remote work; employees have the flexibility to work from home.

• A healthy, productive, and flexible work environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• An equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.

• Confidential handling of applicant information.