Senior Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Healthcare Construction

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

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary day-to-day client liaison for cost management services.

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction process.

• Create and present final cost plans.

• Review design services and cost estimates from general contractors.

• Reconcile changes and confirm the accuracy of contractor data.

• Gather information on project status and prepare updates on cost estimates.

• Draft written comments and executive summaries for contractor submissions.

• Coordinate cost data from project stakeholders, suppliers, subcontractors, and architects/engineers.

• Drive engineering priorities based on cost implications.

• Oversee cost checks, valuations, audits, and validations.

• Manage cost variances and change control processes after contract signing.

• Monitor cost implications, contingencies, and commitments.

• Prepare funding data presentations and facilitate value engineering sessions.

• Develop cost plans and estimates through various design milestones.

• Provide commercial insights for design optioneering and value engineering.

• Review pricing from contractors and subcontractors and lead client negotiations.

• Generate monthly cost reports for client presentations.

• Negotiate and finalize accounts.

• Compile built-cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

• Coach and mentor emerging talent.

• Manage commission margins, fee/resource forecasts, and financial reports.

• Implement business management systems, delivery methodologies, and tools.

• Champion Turner & Townsend’s values and promote a unified business culture.

• Comply with relevant SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• 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 industry.

• RICS accreditation or progress toward it is preferred.

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

• Construction consultancy experience is highly preferred.

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

• Excellent communication abilities.

• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Capability to function in a client-facing role.

• Proactive work approach with minimal supervision.

• Skills in leading, mentoring, and coaching talent.

• Proficient in using internal software for margin, fee, resource forecasts, and financial reporting.

• Ability to implement and sustain business management systems and delivery methodologies.

• Adhere to the relevant SOX controls.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for remote work.

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

• Work-life balance.

• Commitment to an equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.

• Opportunity to influence change and express your voice.