Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Life Sciences Construction

Turner & Townsend•New Albany, OH

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for key client accounts and major programs of work. As a trusted advisor and senior client interface, the role is accountable for achieving client objectives through high-quality, value-driven cost consultancy. The position leads complex projects and programs across multiple development phases, manages client, stakeholder, and project-team relationships, drives commercial performance, oversees project delivery, and supports business growth. It provides strategic leadership and direction while promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. The role also supports the strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services, team development and performance, financial management of commissions, business development, and consistent application of company management systems and delivery methods. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. The company describes its working environment as healthy, productive, and flexible, with respect for work-life balance.

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, client-facing, communication, and stakeholder-management capabilities; able to manage multiple priorities and foster collaboration.

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 client, stakeholder, and consultant interfaces 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 with general contractors, owner’s representatives, and external stakeholders.
Coordinate or assist with the 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.
Promote Turner & Townsend best practices and identify improvements to cost management procedures, processes, templates, and products.
Conduct staff performance reviews, set team strategy and ambition, and identify, coach, and mentor talent.
Provide leadership and service delivery on commissions in accordance with appointment conditions.
Track commission margin levels, monthly fee and resource forecasts, and financial reports using internal software.
Develop priority plans, risk mitigation, KPI and appraisal measurements, 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 knowledge, act as a brand ambassador, and create a pipeline of opportunities.
Advise clients on contracting and procurement strategy, procurement routes, and program-level capital planning and reporting.
Build strong client and cross-functional team relationships; participate in meetings with business-unit leadership, directors, and staff, and prepare and deliver presentations.
Provide weekly project, initiative, and staffing updates, propose solutions, and obtain management approval and agreement.
Identify cross-selling and business-generation opportunities and contribute to proposals and RFP responses.
Ensure learning and key information from commissions are captured in internal databases.
Attend relevant networking events and promote a one-business culture that balances the needs of people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.