Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend • New Albany, OH

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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 services for key clients across a growing portfolio of major capital projects in the Northeast Ohio market. The role provides leadership across complex, fast-paced construction programs and involves managing internal and external stakeholders in a client-facing environment. The successful candidate will support current and upcoming projects in data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing, while contributing to a collaborative team culture and delivering successful commercial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, estimating, cost controls, or commercial management within the construction industry.
• Experience supporting large-scale capital projects in sectors such as data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, infrastructure, commercial, or mission-critical facilities.
• Expertise in quantity surveying, cost planning, estimating, forecasting, change management, and commercial management.
• Experience leading teams and managing client relationships in complex project environments.
• Experience advising clients on procurement strategy, contract administration, capital planning, and project delivery.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, risk management, and commercial reporting.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a client-facing environment and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting business development activities, including proposals, presentations, and pursuit efforts.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Construction consultancy experience.
• RICS, MRICS, FRICS, CCP, CEP, PQS, or equivalent professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management services across complex capital construction projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to cost management teams to achieve project, client, and business objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, consultants, and project teams.
• Build and maintain client relationships through service delivery, commercial leadership, and strategic guidance.
• Deliver quantity surveying, estimating, cost planning, forecasting, cost controls, change management, and commercial management services.
• Communicate with owners, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to coordinate project delivery.
• Lead commercial reporting and provide updates on project performance, risks, opportunities, and financial health.
• Implement Turner & Townsend best practices, methodologies, and quality standards across commissions.
• Identify improvements to cost management processes, procedures, service delivery, and operational effectiveness.
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop team members through performance management, career development, and succession planning.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture that supports professional growth, accountability, and excellence.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, resource planning, fee management, profitability, and risk mitigation.
• Support Turner & Townsend business management systems, delivery methodologies, governance requirements, and quality assurance processes.
• Advise clients on procurement strategy, contract administration, commercial management, and capital planning across project delivery methods.
• Develop understanding of the Ohio market and identify opportunities in data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing.
• Support business development through client engagement, networking, proposal preparation, presentations, and RFP responses.
• Identify new business opportunities, strengthen existing client relationships, and expand service offerings.
• Capture and share lessons learned and industry best practices to support continuous improvement and knowledge management.
• Promote Turner & Townsend values and culture and its commitment to strong outcomes for clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Comply with company policies and governance requirements, including applicable SOX controls.

Benefits

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• An inclusive workplace with equal opportunity and opportunities for employees to contribute and affect change.

What This Job Offers

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