Lead Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - High-Tech Construction

Turner & Townsend • Boise, ID

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Lead Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to deliver cost management services on large-scale, complex construction programs. This role will support a significant, multi-phase development involving advanced manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, and major site infrastructure.
The successful candidate will take a leading role in managing cost-related activities across key project phases, working closely with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
To be successful in this role, you must have strong communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team, contributing to the successful delivery of major capital projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• Experience delivering large-scale, complex construction projects (e.g., manufacturing, infrastructure, or major developments) is strongly preferred.
• Construction consultancy experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Quantity Surveying practices; RICS or equivalent accreditation is advantageous.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in a related discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day cost management activities across large-scale construction projects.
• Interface with clients, stakeholders, and consultants throughout all project stages.
• Maintain strong communication with client teams and project stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively with general contractors, owner’s representatives, and external stakeholders to support overall project delivery.
• Support the coordination and delivery of Cost Management and Project Controls services across complex developments.
• Provide regular reporting on the commercial status of projects to client and internal stakeholders.
• Apply Turner & Townsend best practices across all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost management processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Support team development through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on project strategy, risk management, and delivery approach.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of service delivery in line with client expectations.
• Support financial tracking, including cost reporting, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Assist in developing risk mitigation strategies and performance tracking against KPIs.
• Utilize internal systems and delivery methodologies to ensure consistency and quality.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and project teams.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to presentations and reporting deliverables.
• Provide ongoing updates on project status, risks, and key commercial considerations.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal input and client engagement where appropriate.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and lessons learned across projects.
• Attend relevant project and industry meetings as required.
• Support a collaborative team environment aligned with Turner & Townsend values.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

• A great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Support for success in work and life.
• Promotion of a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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