Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend • New Albany, OH

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About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support complex construction projects and capital programs in the Northeast Ohio market. This client-facing role provides cost management, quantity surveying, commercial oversight, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and procurement through construction and closeout. The position supports a diverse portfolio of major capital projects across a variety of high-growth sectors and requires working independently while collaborating effectively with project teams and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will deliver cost planning, estimating, forecasting, cost controls, change management, procurement support, commercial governance, and client reporting. The role also involves supporting project financial management, maintaining business systems and best practices, and mentoring junior team members. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, estimating, cost controls, or commercial management within the construction industry.
• Experience supporting medium- to large-scale capital projects.
• Experience leading cost management services through design, procurement, construction, and project closeout.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, estimating, change management, procurement, value engineering, and commercial management principles.
• Experience reviewing contractor pricing, negotiating changes, and managing project cost reporting and controls.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and collaborate effectively with multiple project stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a client-facing environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in sectors such as data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, infrastructure, commercial, or mission-critical facilities.
• RICS accreditation or progress toward accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management services across major capital construction projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning, estimating, forecasting, quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management services.
• Develop, maintain, and present cost plans and estimates throughout design and construction, updating them at key milestones.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, negotiate change orders, and support procurement and contracting activities.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, design teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to provide accurate cost advice and reporting.
• Reconcile estimates, review contractor submissions, and validate project costs.
• Manage cost impact assessments, contingency tracking, commitment logs, and change control processes.
• Lead value engineering and cost optimization efforts and provide commercial input during design development and procurement.
• Conduct cost checks, valuations, benchmarking, and audits to support commercial governance.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, executive summaries, funding presentations, and other client-facing deliverables.
• Support multiple projects and capital programs while maintaining consistent cost management processes and reporting standards.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts in a timely manner.
• Compile and maintain built-cost data and benchmarking information for future estimates and program planning.
• Mentor and support junior team members and promote professional development.
• Support financial management activities, including resource forecasting, fee management, and project performance reporting.
• Implement and maintain Turner & Townsend business systems, methodologies, and best practices.
• Promote a collaborative, client-focused culture aligned with Turner & Townsend's values and commitment to excellence.
• Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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