Director of Cost Management

Turner & Townsend•Tampa, FL

12h

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Director of Cost Management or Quantity Surveying to support the growth and delivery of cost management services across commercial real estate, hospitality, mission critical, and capital construction projects. The Director will lead client relationships, provide commercial oversight, mentor and develop Cost Management and/or Quantity Surveyor professionals, and promote service excellence. The role contributes to growing the Cost Management practice while ensuring successful delivery of client projects and programs. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, client-facing leader with strong communication skills and commercial acumen, able to balance project delivery, team development, and business growth. The position includes strategic and operational leadership of Cost Management Services, covering resource planning, financial management, business generation, staff development, and service delivery. It also involves coordinating Cost Management and Project Controls services, developing client and market opportunities, and ensuring quality and process compliance. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. Turner & Townsend promotes a flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a construction-related field.
At least 10 years of relevant cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management experience in the construction industry.
Experience leading cost management services on medium- to large-scale construction projects and programs.
Experience mentoring, supervising, or managing Cost Management professionals.
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience.
Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Construction consultancy experience.
RICS accreditation or progress toward accreditation.
Experience supporting projects in commercial real estate, hospitality, workplace, mixed-use, healthcare, industrial, or other capital construction sectors.
Demonstrated business development experience, including proposal support, client relationship management, and opportunity identification.

Responsibilities

Lead cost management teams and ensure delivery across accountabilities on complex construction programs.
Lead client communications and oversee cost management service delivery across projects and programs.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, consultants, and project teams as a senior client-facing leader.
Provide strategic oversight of quantity surveying, cost control, change management, estimating, and commercial management throughout the project lifecycle.
Serve as the primary point of contact for reporting on the overall commercial status of projects and programs.
Research construction market conditions and produce thought leadership reports with market insights.
Lead strategic and operational management of Cost Management Services, including resource planning, financial management, business generation, staff development, and service delivery.
Coordinate and support Cost Management and Project Controls service delivery across project types and sectors.
Promote Turner & Townsend best practices throughout projects and programs.
Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures, processes, templates, and tools.
Set a team strategy and ambition aligned with business objectives.
Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop teams; support performance management, succession planning, and career development.
Capture, share, and incorporate project knowledge and lessons learned into continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with quality standards, internal BMS requirements, and ISO audit processes.
Develop priority plans incorporating risk mitigation, KPI-based performance measurement, and company goals.
Develop market knowledge, represent the company as a brand ambassador, and build a pipeline of opportunities with current and prospective clients.
Identify and pursue cross-selling and business development opportunities.
Participate in leadership meetings and prepare and deliver presentations to senior stakeholders.
Provide regular updates on project performance, staffing, initiatives, and business objectives.
Use internal software to track revenue, margin performance, monthly fees, and resource requirements across commissions.
Prepare proposals and RFP responses for new clients and projects.
Attend networking events and industry functions to support business growth and market presence.
Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract talent and plan for future staffing needs.
Model and promote a one-business culture that achieves positive outcomes for people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.