Director - Cost Management (Semiconductor Construction)

Turner & Townsend•Boise, ID

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 is a senior, client-facing leadership role covering multiple project scopes and workstreams, with a focus on team development, operational excellence, and business growth. The role combines strategic and operational management of cost management services with senior commercial advice, client relationship leadership, financial oversight, business development, quality assurance, and talent development. It requires deep construction expertise and the ability to lead effectively in fast-paced, technically complex environments. On-site presence and requirements may change according to client needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related construction field.
At least 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, including growing client accounts, winning new work, and expanding 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 a cost management team, ensuring the team delivers on its accountabilities.
Lead client communications and provide executive oversight of cost management service delivery.
Advise on cost, risk, procurement, reporting, and commercial management for large-scale construction programs.
Research construction market conditions, including analyzing officially published data, and produce thought leadership reports.
Lead strategic and operational management of cost management services, 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.
Maintain consistent cost management methodologies, reporting standards, controls, and commercial governance processes.
Set team strategy and ambition in alignment with the Business Plan; develop people and promote learning, respect, and inclusivity.
Capture, share, and incorporate commission information and lessons learned into best practices.
Identify and implement improvements to internal systems, reporting tools, service delivery, and operational processes.
Ensure compliance with quality standards and participation in ISO audits; undertake internal BMS audits and coordinate and represent the office during external certification audits.
Develop market understanding, represent the company as a brand ambassador, build a pipeline of opportunities, and identify cross-selling opportunities.
Participate in meetings with senior leadership, directors, and staff, and 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 a one-business culture that balances outcomes for people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.