Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Semiconductor Construction

Turner & Townsend•Boise, ID

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 interface and deliver value-added cost management services. The role supports cost consultancy on large-scale semiconductor and advanced manufacturing construction projects, including technically complex facilities, cleanrooms, utilities, and support infrastructure. The successful candidate will contribute to the commercial and financial management of capital projects throughout their lifecycle, including cost planning, estimating, procurement, change management, cost reporting, and contract administration. The position requires strong communication and client-facing skills, a self-motivated approach, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. The role also provides leadership and direction while promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. Turner & Townsend promotes a flexible working environment that respects work-life balance and is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a construction-related field.
Demonstrated experience in cost management, quantity surveying, commercial management, or construction cost consultancy.
Experience leading cost management on medium- or large-scale construction projects of moderate to high complexity.
Experience managing change orders, contractor negotiations, cost reporting, forecasting, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, contract administration, value management, and value engineering.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment and manage multiple priorities concurrently.

Nice To Haves

RICS accredited or working toward accreditation.
Experience supporting semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, industrial, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, life sciences, mission-critical, or other technically complex construction projects.
Construction consultancy experience.

Responsibilities

Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
Provide estimating and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in developing cost estimates.
Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor in ensuring cost data is accurate.
Meet or communicate with the general contractor and owner or project manager to gather status information and prepare cost estimate updates.
Prepare written comments on general contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
Coordinate sources of cost information for cost discussions, including suppliers, subcontractors, and quantities from architects and engineers.
Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
Proactively resolve scheduling issues with minimal supervision.
Manage cost checks and valuations on larger projects, completing them accurately and on time.
Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
Manage cost impacts, contingencies, and commitment tracking logs.
Monitor project budgets, commitments, changes, and forecasted cost at completion throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate value engineering sessions with stakeholders.
Develop and update cost plans and estimates at appropriate design milestones.
Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead client-side negotiations to achieve fair contract prices.
Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and robust cost validation processes are in place.
Produce monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
Review contractor applications for payment and support commercial evaluations during procurement and construction.
Negotiate and agree final accounts in a timely manner.
Compile built cost estimate records for benchmarking.
Identify, coach, and mentor talent, and recognize others’ success.
Provide leadership and service delivery on commissions in accordance with the conditions of appointment.
Use internal software to track commission margins, monthly fee and resource forecasts, and financial reports.
Implement and maintain internal Business Management Systems, delivery methodologies, and tools to support consistent best-practice delivery.
Promote a one-business culture that balances the needs of employees, clients, stakeholders, and society.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.