Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend • New Albany, OH

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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 role provides cost management, quantity surveying, estimating, commercial oversight, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and procurement through construction and closeout. The successful candidate will communicate effectively, work independently, and collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes across a diverse portfolio of major capital projects and high-growth sectors.

The role also involves promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision while delivering cost management services. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on 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.
• RICS accreditation, or progress toward accreditation.
• Experience with projects in data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, infrastructure, industrial, commercial, or mission-critical facilities.

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 developed 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 processes, including review of change orders, contractor claims, payment applications, and cost impacts.
• Work with project managers, contractors, consultants, and owners to ensure 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 SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Benefits

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• An inclusive workplace where employees have the opportunity and voice to affect change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level