Director of Construction Cost Management

Turner & Townsend • Seattle, WA

4d • $190,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Director of Cost Management to lead and develop our Seattle-based cost management team and oversee the delivery of services across major construction programs. This individual will be responsible for ensuring service excellence, driving commercial strategy, and supporting the continued growth of our cost management offering and client base. The successful candidate will be a driven leader with strong interpersonal and business development skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field
• 12+ years of relevant cost management or quantity surveying experience
• 2+ years managing high-performing teams in a consulting environment
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end cost management services across major programs
• Strong experience in capital projects within sectors such as data centers, life sciences, commercial real estate, or similar specialized facilities
• Demonstrated success in business development and growing client relationships
• Strong commercial acumen, financial management capability, and negotiation skills
• Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree or professional accreditation (e.g., RICS) preferred

Responsibilities

• Strong leadership skills with experience leading high-performing cost management teams, ensuring delivery across all accountabilities
• Lead communications with clients, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring alignment with program and commercial objectives
• Direct and oversee large-scale construction programs, with a focus on sectors such as data centers, life sciences, and commercial real estate
• Lead research related to construction market conditions, including Pacific Northwest regional analysis and use of published data
• Produce thought leadership reports providing valuable insights into construction market trends and cost drivers
• Lead the strategic and operational management of Cost Management Services across multiple sectors, including resource planning, financial management, business generation, and team development
• Set a clear strategy and growth ambition aligned with the Business Plan, expanding the regional cost management footprint
• Grow and develop exceptional people, promoting a culture of continuous learning, inclusivity, and career progression
• Knowledge management – ensure lessons learned and project data are captured and shared across internal systems
• Process improvement – identify and implement enhancements to systems, workflows, and service delivery
• Quality Control – ensure compliance with ISO standards, BMS/SOX controls, and participate in internal and external audits
• Develop priority plans including risk mitigation strategies, KPI performance tracking, and alignment with organizational goals
• Undertake internal BMS audits and represent the office during external certification audits
• Develop and maintain market insight, acting as a brand ambassador and building a strong pipeline with new and existing clients
• Identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities across service lines
• Participate in leadership meetings and prepare/deliver executive-level presentations
• Financial Management – oversee revenue, margins, monthly fee forecasts, and resource allocation using internal systems
• Lead preparation of proposals and RFP responses to secure new business opportunities
• Attend networking events and support business development initiatives with senior leadership
• Mentor and support staff development, ensuring a strong internal talent pipeline
• Partner with talent acquisition to plan and meet current and future resourcing needs
• Act as a role model driving a collaborative “one business” culture that balances outcomes for people, clients, and stakeholders
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

• We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

What This Job Offers

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