Senior Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Industrial

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

📋 Description

• Act as the primary day-to-day liaison with clients on intricate industrial construction projects.

• Provide enhanced cost management services that add value.

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the entire construction lifecycle.

• Generate and present final cost plans as well as updated cost plans at key design milestones.

• Evaluate design services and general contractor cost estimates.

• Reconcile modifications and ensure accuracy of contractor data.

• Collect project status updates and prepare cost estimate revisions.

• Draft written feedback and executive summaries on contractor submissions.

• Coordinate cost details from NPA, subcontractors, suppliers, and A/Es.

• Inform engineering priorities based on cost implications.

• Proactively address scheduling challenges.

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

• Manage post-contract cost discrepancies and change control procedures.

• Monitor cost impacts, contingencies, and commitments.

• Prepare funding data presentations and facilitate value engineering sessions.

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

• Review pricing from contractors and subcontractors while leading client-side negotiations.

• Generate monthly cost reports for client presentations.

• Negotiate and finalize accounts.

• Compile built-cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

• Mentor and coach emerging talent.

• Oversee commission margins, fee/resource forecasts, and financial reporting using internal software.

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

• Advocate for Turner & Townsend’s values and unified corporate 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 position within the construction sector.

• RICS accreditation or progress towards it is preferred.

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

• Strong preference for candidates with construction consultancy experience.

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

• Exceptional communication skills.

• Proficient in client-facing interactions and stakeholder management.

• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

• On-site presence may be required and can vary based on client needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Potential availability of bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefits package offered.

• Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

• Emphasis on work-life balance.

• Commitment to an equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.