Associate Director, Construction Cost Management / Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend • San Jose, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Construction Cost Management / Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This role will serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, ensuring client objectives are met by delivering a value-added cost management service for complex commercial real estate construction programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be comfortable in a client-facing capacity, and be self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a high-performing team. This position involves providing leadership and direction, reinforcing Turner & Townsend's purpose, values, and vision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in cost management or quantity surveying within the construction industry.
• Experience delivering cost management services across complex, multi-project commercial real estate programs or portfolios.
• Strong background in estimating, cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and change management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and operate effectively in structured, process-driven environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• RICS chartership or actively working toward accreditation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating and cost planning activities across multiple concurrent projects, including developing, reviewing, and presenting cost plans aligned with evolving program requirements.
• Act as a key client interface, coordinating closely with stakeholders, designers, and contractors to support decision-making and maintain alignment on cost, schedule, and scope.
• Manage cost control processes including valuations, change orders, contingency tracking, and cost variance analysis across fast-paced, high-volume project environments.
• Coordinate and validate cost inputs from design teams, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, ensuring consistency, transparency, and accuracy of data.
• Provide commercial input into procurement strategies, value engineering, and design development, helping optimize cost outcomes while maintaining project objectives.
• Lead procurement and tendering processes, including bid evaluation, contractor negotiations, contract input, and preparation of recommendation reports.
• Produce and present detailed cost reports, forecasts, and funding updates to senior stakeholders, ensuring clear and actionable insights.
• Ensure robust cost auditing, validation, and change control procedures are implemented and consistently applied across all projects.
• Oversee final account closeout processes and maintain accurate cost data for benchmarking and future program planning.
• Mentor and manage team members, driving performance, consistency, and professional development.
• Manage financial performance of commissions, including margin tracking, forecasting, and adherence to internal systems and delivery standards.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

• A great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Support for success in both work and life.
• Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Celebration of diversity and commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Active encouragement of applications from all sectors of the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior