Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Industrial
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to serve as the day-to-day client interface and deliver value-added cost management services on complex industrial construction projects. The role supports large-scale developments such as manufacturing facilities, processing plants, warehouses, distribution centers, advanced technology facilities, life sciences, and food and beverage facilities. The position requires strong communication and stakeholder management skills and comfort in a client-facing environment. The successful candidate will work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, provide leadership and direction, and promote Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. The role also involves financial management of commissions, use of internal business management systems and delivery methodologies, and potentially SOX control responsibilities where applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field.
- Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in a cost management role in the construction industry.
- Experience leading cost management on medium- or large-sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
- Strong knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
Nice To Haves
- RICS accreditation or working toward it.
- Construction consultancy experience.
Responsibilities
- Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
- Provide estimate and cost planning services, 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.
- Communicate or meet with the general contractor and project owner or manager to gather status information and prepare cost estimate updates.
- Prepare written comments on general contractor submissions, including the executive summary.
- Coordinate cost information from sources including NPA, 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, ensuring timely and accurate processes.
- 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.
- Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase and deliver updates at appropriate design milestones.
- Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
- Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on the client’s behalf to achieve fair contract prices.
- Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage cost auditing and valuation work and ensure 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 and celebrate others’ success.
- Demonstrate leadership and service delivery on commissions in line 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 that balances the needs of people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
- Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits are not listed.
- Employees may be eligible for bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
