Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management

Turner & Townsend•Seattle, WA

19h•$110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join its Seattle team and deliver construction cost management services across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. This client-facing role provides cost planning, estimating, procurement, commercial management, and cost control services throughout all phases of the project lifecycle. The position works closely with clients, contractors, consultants, and project teams to support successful project outcomes and the company’s commitment to excellence, collaboration, and client service. The role requires strong cost management and quantity surveying experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across construction projects. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. The stated salary range is $110,000–$140,000 USD. Final compensation depends on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. Employees may also be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. SOX control responsibilities may be part of the role and must be followed where applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related construction field.
Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in a cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management role within the construction industry.
Experience supporting cost management services on medium- to large-scale construction projects.
Knowledge of construction industry practices, including procurement, value engineering, and cost management principles.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain effective client and stakeholder relationships.

Nice To Haves

RICS accreditation or progress toward accreditation.
Construction consultancy experience.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on procurement strategies; manage vendor prequalification; assess proposals and bids; facilitate bid interviews; and support contractor appointments.
Manage estimating services throughout the project lifecycle, including developing and reviewing estimates, presenting estimates and value engineering recommendations to clients, and validating vendor pricing through benchmarking and market analysis.
Manage cost reporting by establishing schedules, preparing and presenting reports and forecasts, reviewing budgets and spend forecasts, maintaining commercial risk registers, and facilitating regular cost meetings.
Manage cost control, including payment application reviews, change order evaluations, contractor entitlement assessments, and dispute avoidance and resolution.
Manage and monitor project invoicing processes.
Benchmark project performance against comparable projects and market data.
Manage final account negotiations, post-contract audits, and project closeout activities.
Conduct post-project reviews and document lessons learned.
Develop project handover procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Use cost estimating, takeoff, and project controls tools to support project delivery.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.