Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Edu & Gov Construction

Turner & Townsend•Wide Ruins, AZ

4h•$170,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for education and government clients and capital programs. The role leads multidisciplinary teams and is accountable for delivering cost management services across complex public-sector projects and portfolios. It combines technical cost-management expertise with client relationship leadership, business development, stakeholder management, and team development. The Associate Director acts as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic commercial guidance, overseeing project and program financial performance, and supporting long-term capital planning initiatives. The role provides leadership and direction while promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. It is highly visible and client-facing, requiring collaboration with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders. The position also supports the strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services, contributes to market development and business generation, and helps ensure consistent use of company delivery methodologies and business management systems. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. The stated base salary range is $170,000–$200,000 USD; employees may also be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field.
At least 8 years of relevant experience in a construction-industry cost management role.
Subject-matter expertise in Quantity Surveying.
RICS certification or equivalent accreditation.
Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.
Strong leadership, team-leading, client-facing, collaboration, and stakeholder-management capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering.
Construction consultancy experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the cost management team and ensure it delivers on its accountabilities.
Lead interactions with clients, stakeholders, and other consultants at all project stages, maintaining excellent communication.
Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate Turner & Townsend’s role in the overall construction process and communicate with general contractors, owner’s representatives, and external stakeholders.
Coordinate or assist with strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services across sectors.
Serve as the first point of contact for reporting a project’s overall commercial status.
Apply Turner & Townsend best practices throughout project and program delivery and identify improvements to cost management procedures, processes, templates, and products.
Undertake staff performance reviews; set team strategy and ambition; identify, coach, and mentor talent; and support people’s development.
Provide leadership and service delivery on commissions in line with appointment conditions.
Use internal software to track commission margins, monthly fee and resource forecasts, and financial reports.
Develop priority plans, risk mitigation, KPI and appraisal measures, management controls, and critical success factors based on company goals.
Implement and maintain internal Business Management Systems, delivery methodologies, and tools; undertake internal BMS audits and coordinate and represent the office during external certification audits.
Develop market knowledge, represent the company as a brand ambassador, and build a pipeline of opportunities.
Advise clients on contracting and procurement strategies and on program-level capital planning and reporting.
Build strong relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
Participate in meetings with the VP of Business Unit, directors, and staff, and prepare and deliver presentations.
Provide weekly updates on projects, initiatives, and staffing, propose solutions, and obtain management approval and agreement.
Identify and pursue cross-selling and business-generation opportunities; participate in proposals and RFP responses.
Ensure learning and key information from commissions is captured in internal databases.
Attend relevant networking events and model a one-business culture that balances outcomes for people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.