Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Manufacturing Construction

Turner & Townsend•Glendale, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to support a major advanced manufacturing construction program in Glendale, Kentucky. This client-facing role provides cost leadership across the project lifecycle, including estimating, cost planning, forecasting, change management, and commercial controls. The role works closely with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to support successful project outcomes on a significant multi-year capital program in a fast-paced construction environment. The position delivers proactive cost management services for complex construction projects. It includes developing and presenting cost plans, reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing, managing valuations and cost controls, and reporting to the client. The role also contributes to financial management, team development, and consistent use of company business systems and delivery methods. 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 construction-related field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in a cost management role in the construction industry.
Experience leading cost management on medium- or large-sized industrial, manufacturing, automotive, or other complex construction projects.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

RICS accreditation or working toward it.
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 help ensure the general contractor's cost data is accurate.
Gather project status information from the general contractor and owner or project manager to prepare 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, completing them accurately and on time.
Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
Manage cost impacts, 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 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.
Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively, with robust cost-validation processes.
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 on commissions in accordance with the conditions of appointment.
Use internal software to track commission margin levels, 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.
Model and promote a one-business culture that balances the needs of people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.