Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Industrial and Maritime

Turner & Townsend•Baltimore, MD

6h•$135,000 - $160,000

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 and deliver value-added cost management services for industrial and maritime construction projects. The role requires a strong cost-estimating background and expertise across the full cost management lifecycle, from conceptual estimating and cost planning through procurement, construction delivery, change management, commercial closeout, and final account settlement. The successful candidate will provide accurate cost advice, validate contractor pricing, manage commercial risks, and support informed project decisions throughout project delivery. This is a significant client-facing position requiring excellent communication skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. 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. The base salary range is $135,000–$160,000 USD. Employees may also be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. The company describes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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 accreditation or working toward RICS accreditation.
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.

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 its data is accurate.
Communicate or meet with the general contractor and project owner or project manager to gather status information and 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 for cost discussions.
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 client-side negotiations to achieve fair contract prices.
Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change-management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that robust cost-validation processes are in place.
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.
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.
Model and promote a one-business culture that balances the needs of people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.