Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to serve as a key day-to-day client contact and deliver value-added cost management services that meet client objectives. The role calls for strong communication skills and confidence in a client-facing position, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. The successful candidate will provide leadership and direction and promote Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision.

The position covers cost management across the construction project lifecycle, including estimating, cost planning, quantity surveying, cost controls, change management, valuations, cost reporting, negotiation, and final accounts. The role also involves coordinating cost information, advising on design and value engineering, managing commercial and financial processes, and mentoring colleagues. On-site requirements may change based on client needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field.
• At least 5–7 years of relevant experience in a cost management role in the construction industry.
• Experience leading cost management on medium or large construction projects of medium to high complexity.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort operating in a client-facing role.

Nice To Haves

• RICS accreditation or working toward it.
• Construction consultancy experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day client interface and ensure client objectives are met through cost management services.
• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Prepare and present estimates and cost plans, including updated plans at appropriate design milestones.
• Review and contribute to cost estimates with design services teams and general contractors.
• Reconcile changes and help ensure general contractor cost data is accurate.
• Gather project status information from general contractors and project owners or managers to prepare cost estimate updates.
• Prepare written comments on general contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
• Coordinate cost information from sources including NPA, subcontractors, and architects and engineers.
• Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
• Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.
• Manage cost checks and valuations on larger projects, completing these accurately and on time.
• Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Manage cost impact, contingency, and commitment-tracking logs.
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate value engineering sessions with stakeholders.
• Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on behalf of the client to achieve fair contract prices.
• Carry out quantity surveying, cost control, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage cost auditing and valuation work and maintain a robust cost validation process.
• Produce monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts in a timely manner.
• Compile built-cost estimate records for benchmarking.
• Identify, coach, and mentor talent.
• Provide leadership and service delivery in accordance with the conditions of appointment.
• Use internal software to track commission margin levels and monthly fee and resource forecasts, and prepare financial reports.
• Implement and maintain internal Business Management Systems, delivery methodologies, and tools to support consistent best-practice delivery.
• Promote a one-business culture and balance the needs of employees, clients, stakeholders, and society.
• Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Benefits

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• An inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
• An opportunity for employees to have a voice and affect change.

What This Job Offers

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