Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Industrial

Turner & Townsend•Wide Ruins, AZ

3h•$130,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to serve as the key day-to-day client interface on complex industrial construction projects. The role ensures client objectives are achieved through value-added cost management services and is suited to someone experienced in large-scale industrial developments, such as manufacturing facilities, processing plants, warehouses, distribution centers, advanced technology facilities, life sciences, and food and beverage facilities. The position provides leadership and direction while promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. The successful candidate will work in a client-facing environment, independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, and will lead cost management across project stages, including estimating, cost planning, procurement, change management, cost reporting, valuations, and final accounts. The role also includes financial management of commissions, using internal software to track margins and monthly fee and resource forecasts. The employee will implement company business management systems and delivery methodologies, mentor colleagues, and support a one-business culture. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. The base salary range is $130,000–$140,000 USD; employees may also be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field.
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.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

RICS accredited or working toward RICS accreditation.
Construction consultancy experience.

Responsibilities

Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
Provide cost estimates 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 help ensure the general contractor’s cost data is accurate.
Communicate or meet with the general contractor and project owner or project manager to gather status information for cost estimate updates.
Prepare written comments on general contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
Coordinate cost information from sources including NPA, subcontractors, and quantities from 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, ensuring timely and accurate processes.
Participate in post-contract cost variance and change control processes.
Manage cost impact, contingency management, 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 updated plans at appropriate design milestones.
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.
Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management 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 and celebrate others’ success.
Provide leadership and service delivery on commissions in line with the conditions of appointment.
Track commission margin levels and monthly fee and resource forecasts using internal software, and prepare financial reports.
Implement and maintain internal business management systems, delivery methodologies, and tools.
Promote a one-business culture that balances the needs of people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.