Director - Cost Management (Semiconductor Construction)

Turner & Townsend • Boise, ID

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About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Director, Cost Management to lead and develop a team of Cost Managers and oversee cost management services for a major semiconductor manufacturing construction program. The Director will ensure service excellence, provide strategic leadership across large and complex capital projects, and deliver high-quality commercial outcomes for clients and Turner & Townsend.

This senior, client-facing leader oversees cost management delivery across multiple project scopes and workstreams while supporting team development, operational excellence, and business growth. The role involves strategic and operational management of cost management services, senior client communications, commercial advice, financial and resource oversight, business development, quality and governance, and the development of strong client and stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will foster learning, respect, and inclusivity and operate effectively in fast-paced, technically complex construction environments. 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 construction field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in cost management, quantity surveying, commercial management, or construction consultancy.
• Experience leading high-performing cost management teams in a consulting, owner's representative, or program management environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing successful cost management service delivery on large, complex capital construction programs.
• Proven ability to oversee large-scale cost planning, estimating, forecasting, contractor negotiations, change management, and commercial governance.
• Experience managing senior client relationships and serving as an executive-level advisor on commercial and project delivery matters.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategies, contract administration, value engineering, value management, and cost controls.
• Proven business development ability to grow client accounts, win new work, and expand service offerings.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across complex project and program environments.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in large-scale, fast-paced, technically complex construction environments.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, industrial, mission critical, pharmaceutical, life sciences, cleanroom, or other technically sophisticated construction projects.
• Construction consultancy experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Cost Management team, ensuring it delivers on its accountabilities.
• Lead client communications and provide executive oversight of cost management service delivery.
• Act as a senior commercial advisor on large construction programs, providing strategic guidance on cost, risk, procurement, reporting, and commercial management.
• Lead research on construction market conditions, including analysis of official published data, and produce thought leadership reports.
• Manage Cost Management Services strategically and operationally, including resource planning, financial management, business generation, staff development, and service delivery.
• Oversee cost planning, estimating, benchmarking, change management, contractor negotiations, and commercial reporting across multiple project teams.
• Support program-level budgeting, forecasting, contingency management, capital planning, and cost performance reporting.
• Ensure consistent cost management methodologies, reporting standards, controls, and commercial governance processes.
• Set team strategy and ambition in line with the Business Plan; develop people and promote learning, respect, and inclusivity.
• Capture, share, and apply commission information and lessons learned to best practices.
• Identify and implement improvements to internal systems, reporting tools, service delivery, and operational processes.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and participate in ISO audits; undertake internal BMS audits and coordinate and represent the office in external certification audits.
• Develop priority plans, including risk mitigation, using internal tools, performance measures, KPIs, management controls, and critical success factors aligned with company goals.
• Develop market knowledge, act as a brand ambassador, build a pipeline of opportunities, and identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Participate in meetings with senior leaders, directors, and staff; prepare and deliver executive presentations.
• Track revenue, margin levels, monthly fees, resource utilization, and commission performance using internal software.
• Lead preparation of proposals, pursuits, and RFP responses; attend networking events and other business development opportunities.
• Train and mentor staff and promote career development across the team.
• Partner with talent acquisition to attract talent, manage resource requirements, and plan future staffing needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, project stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and internal business leaders.
• Model and promote a one-business culture that balances outcomes for people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
• Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment that supports a healthy, productive work-life balance.
• An inclusive workplace where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

What This Job Offers

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