Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for one or more key clients. The role is client-facing and accountable for managing internal and external stakeholders and delivering cost management services. The Associate Director provides leadership and direction, promotes Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision, and works independently as well as collaboratively. The position combines project and cost management delivery with team leadership, financial and operational oversight, business development, and quality management. The role advises clients on contracting and procurement strategies across industries and procurement routes, and supports capital planning and reporting at program level. On-site requirements may change based on client needs. SOX control responsibilities may apply where relevant.

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 cost management role in the construction industry.
Subject-matter expertise in Quantity Surveying.
RICS certification or equivalent accreditation.
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.

Responsibilities

Lead a cost management team and ensure team members meet their accountabilities.
Lead interactions with clients, stakeholders, and other consultants throughout all project stages, maintaining excellent communication.
Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
Communicate and coordinate professionally with general contractors, owner representatives, and external stakeholders, taking responsibility for Turner & Townsend coordination within the construction process.
Coordinate or assist with strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services across a variety of sectors.
Serve as the first point of contact for reporting a project's overall commercial status.
Promote Turner & Townsend best practices throughout projects and programs, and identify opportunities to improve procedures, processes, templates, and products.
Conduct staff performance reviews, set team strategy and ambition, and identify, coach, mentor, and develop talent.
Provide leadership and service delivery on commissions in accordance with the conditions of appointment.
Manage commission finances using internal software to track margins, monthly fee and resource forecasts, and financial reports.
Develop priority plans, risk mitigation, KPI performance measurements, appraisal documents, 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 and represent the office during external certification audits.
Develop market understanding, act as a brand ambassador, and create a pipeline of opportunities.
Advise clients on contracting and procurement strategy across industries and procurement routes, as well as 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; contribute to proposals and RFP responses for new clients and projects.
Ensure key information and lessons from each commission are captured in internal databases.
Attend relevant networking events.
Model and promote a one-business culture that balances outcomes for people, clients, stakeholders, and society.