Lead Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - High-Tech Construction

Turner & Townsend • Boise, ID

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Lead Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to provide cost management services for large-scale, complex construction programs. This role will be instrumental in supporting a significant, multi-phase development that includes advanced manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, and major site infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead cost-related activities through key project phases, collaborating closely with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. The role requires strong communication skills and comfort in a client-facing capacity. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively to contribute 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.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in a related discipline is preferred.
• 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.

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