Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to provide leadership across a portfolio of commercial real estate, hospitality, and capital projects. The role oversees client relationships, commercial matters, team leadership, and delivery of cost management and quantity surveying services. It also supports business development, mentors project teams, and contributes to the growth and strategic direction of the regional Cost Management practice. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator comfortable in a client-facing environment, self-motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively. The role provides leadership and direction while embedding and promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. On-site presence and requirements may change according to client needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of relevant cost management experience in the construction industry, including commercial real estate projects.
- 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 working 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 throughout commercial real estate and other construction projects.
- Maintain clear communication with clients and project teams throughout project phases.
- Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management across project lifecycles, including fit-out, refurbishment, and ground-up developments.
- Coordinate professionally with general contractors, owners’ representatives, and external stakeholders, and oversee Turner & Townsend’s coordination in the construction process.
- Coordinate and assist with strategic and operational delivery of Cost Management and Project Controls services across project types and sectors.
- Serve as the primary contact for reporting the overall commercial status of projects and programs.
- Apply Turner & Townsend best practices throughout projects and programs.
- Identify improvements to cost management procedures, processes, templates, and tools.
- Conduct staff performance reviews and support career development.
- Set team strategy and ambition in alignment 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, including tracking margins, fee forecasts, and resource planning across commissions using internal systems.
- Develop priority plans, risk mitigation strategies, 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.
- Build market knowledge, represent the company, and develop 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 for prospective clients and projects.
- Capture lessons learned and contribute to internal best-practice knowledge resources.
- Attend industry and networking events to support market presence and business growth.
- Promote a collaborative culture that balances outcomes for people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
- Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.
Benefits
- Flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.
- An inclusive workplace where employees have the opportunity and voice to affect change.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
