Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor (Semiconductor Construction)

Turner & Townsend•Boise, ID

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director in Cost Management and/or Quantity Surveying to lead cost management services for key clients and major capital construction programs. The role provides strategic leadership across cost management, stakeholder engagement, commercial outcomes, and operational excellence throughout the project lifecycle. The position supports large-scale semiconductor and advanced manufacturing construction projects. It is a senior, client-facing leadership role responsible for managing project teams, promoting best practices, and delivering complex, fast-paced construction programs. The successful candidate will operate at project and program levels, providing commercial leadership across multiple workstreams and stakeholders. They will provide direction, foster collaboration among clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams, and promote Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. The role also includes team development, financial and operational management, business development, client relationship management, and participation in business pursuits. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. The company describes its working environment as flexible and supportive of work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related construction field.
Significant experience in cost management, quantity surveying, commercial management, or construction consultancy within the construction industry.
Experience leading cost management service delivery on large, complex construction programs and portfolios.
Demonstrated experience managing complex commercial issues, contractor negotiations, change management programs, cost forecasting, and executive reporting.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing senior-level client relationships.
Subject matter expertise in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, and Commercial Management.
Strong understanding of procurement strategies, contract administration, value management, value engineering, and commercial governance.
Demonstrated business development, account management, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in large-scale, fast-paced, technically sophisticated construction environments.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience supporting semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, industrial, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, life sciences, mission-critical, or other highly technical construction projects.
Construction consultancy experience.
RICS certification or equivalent professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

Lead cost management teams and ensure successful delivery across their accountabilities.
Interface with clients, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and project teams throughout project delivery, maintaining effective communication.
Lead quantity surveying, cost management, cost controls, forecasting, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate Turner & Townsend’s role within the construction process with general contractors, owner’s representatives, design teams, and external stakeholders.
Coordinate and assist with the strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls services across complex construction programs.
Serve as the primary contact for reporting the overall commercial status of projects and programs.
Promote Turner & Townsend best practices throughout project and program delivery.
Lead cost planning, estimating, procurement, change management, cost reporting, risk management, and commercial strategy.
Lead commercial reviews, contractor negotiations, change order evaluations, and final account settlements.
Oversee project budgets, commitments, contingencies, cash flow forecasts, and cost-at-completion reporting.
Support program-level reporting and provide executive commercial updates to senior client stakeholders.
Improve cost management procedures, processes, templates, systems, and service delivery.
Conduct staff performance reviews and provide coaching and development; set team strategy and vision and support business growth.
Identify, coach, and mentor talent and develop high-performing teams.
Deliver commissions in line with appointment conditions and provide leadership and service excellence.
Use internal software to track commission margins, monthly fee and resource forecasts, and financial reports.
Develop priority plans, risk mitigation strategies, performance measurements, KPIs, management controls, and critical success factors aligned with company goals.
Implement and maintain internal Business Management Systems, delivery methodologies, and tools; conduct internal BMS audits and coordinate external audits where required.
Develop market understanding, act as a brand ambassador, and create a pipeline of opportunity.
Advise clients on contracting and procurement strategies across industries, delivery models, and procurement routes.
Support program-level capital planning, forecasting, and reporting.
Build and maintain relationships with clients and cross-functional project teams.
Participate in Business Unit leadership meetings and prepare and deliver executive presentations.
Provide updates on project, staffing, and operational performance and recommend solutions and improvements.
Identify cross-selling and business development opportunities; contribute to proposals, pursuits, and RFP responses.
Capture and share knowledge and lessons learned in internal databases and best practices.
Attend relevant industry and networking events and promote a one-business culture that balances the needs of people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.