Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend•New Albany, OH

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support complex construction projects and capital programs in the Northeast Ohio market. This client-facing position provides cost management, quantity surveying, estimating, commercial oversight, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and procurement through construction and closeout. The role supports a diverse portfolio of major capital projects across a variety of high-growth sectors. The successful candidate will communicate effectively, work independently, and collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes. The position also contributes to Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, vision, best practices, business systems, and delivery methodologies. SOX control responsibilities may apply and must be followed where applicable. On-site presence and requirements may vary according to client needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, estimating, cost controls, or commercial management within the construction industry.
Experience supporting medium- to large-scale capital construction projects.
Experience preparing estimates, cost plans, forecasts, change order reviews, and commercial reporting.
Knowledge of procurement strategies, contract administration, value engineering, and cost management principles.
Familiarity with cost estimating, quantity take-off, and project controls software.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Nice To Haves

Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
Experience on projects in data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, infrastructure, industrial, commercial, or mission-critical facilities.
RICS accreditation or progress toward accreditation.

Responsibilities

Support procurement and tender processes, including vendor prequalification, bid evaluations, bid leveling, contractor selection, and contract award recommendations.
Prepare and manage cost estimates throughout project lifecycles, including cost planning, benchmarking, value engineering, and risk assessments.
Review estimates prepared by team members and present recommendations, cost analyses, and project budgets to clients.
Meet with contractors, vendors, and stakeholders to validate pricing, challenge assumptions, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Develop and maintain project cost reports, forecasts, budgets, commercial risk registers, and cash flow projections.
Monitor project costs and expenditures against approved budgets and provide regular reporting to clients and project teams.
Support change management, including review of change orders, contractor claims, payment applications, and cost impacts.
Work with project managers, contractors, consultants, and owners to support accurate commercial reporting and cost control.
Assist with contract administration, dispute avoidance, and commercial negotiations throughout the project lifecycle.
Support invoicing, financial tracking, and project closeout activities, including final account settlement and post-contract audits.
Participate in lessons learned reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, processes, and training materials.
Use cost estimating, quantity take-off, benchmarking, and reporting tools to support project delivery.
Promote Turner & Townsend best practices, business systems, and delivery methodologies.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.