Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management

Turner & Townsend • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management and quantity surveying services across a portfolio of commercial real estate, hospitality, and capital projects. The role covers client relationship management, commercial oversight, team leadership, and successful project and program delivery. The Associate Director will support business development, mentor project teams, and contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the regional Cost Management practice.

The position requires a self-motivated, driven leader who communicates effectively, works independently and collaboratively, and is comfortable in client-facing settings. The role provides leadership and direction while promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. The successful candidate will help deliver consistent best practice, manage financial and commercial performance, develop client relationships and new opportunities, and build high-performing teams.

On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance and is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. SOX control responsibilities may apply to this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant construction-industry cost management experience, including commercial real estate projects.
• Strong foundation in quantity surveying practices.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering.
• Construction consultancy experience.
• RICS certification or progress toward accreditation.
• Experience supporting projects across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management teams and ensure delivery across accountabilities on complex construction programs.
• Lead engagement with clients, stakeholders, and consultants across commercial real estate and broader construction projects.
• Maintain communication with clients and project teams throughout project phases.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management across the project lifecycle, including fit-out, refurbishment, and ground-up developments.
• Coordinate Turner & Townsend’s role in the construction process and communicate with general contractors, owners’ representatives, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support strategic and operational delivery of Cost Management and Project Controls services across project types and sectors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for reporting the overall commercial status of projects and programs.
• Promote Turner & Townsend best practices throughout projects and programs, and identify improvements to procedures, processes, templates, and tools.
• Conduct staff performance reviews and support career development.
• Set team strategy aligned with client and business objectives; identify, coach, and mentor talent; and develop high-performing cost management and quantity surveying teams.
• Deliver leadership and services in line with client expectations and contractual requirements.
• Manage financial performance using internal systems to track margins, fee forecasts, and resource planning across commissions.
• Develop priority plans, including risk mitigation, KPI performance tracking, and alignment with company objectives.
• Implement and maintain internal Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies; conduct internal BMS audits and coordinate external audits with certification authorities.
• Develop market understanding, represent the Turner & Townsend brand, and build a pipeline of opportunities.
• Advise clients on contracting and procurement strategies across delivery models, including program-level capital planning and reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
• Participate in leadership meetings and prepare and deliver presentations to senior stakeholders.
• Provide updates on project status, initiatives, and staffing, and propose solutions for leadership alignment and approval.
• Identify and pursue cross-selling and business development opportunities; contribute to proposals and RFP responses.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to internal best-practice databases.
• Attend industry and networking events to support market presence and business growth.
• Act as a role model and promote a collaborative culture that balances outcomes for people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
• Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Benefits

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• An inclusive workplace with the opportunity and voice to affect change.

What This Job Offers

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