Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Semiconductor Construction

Turner & Townsend • Boise, ID

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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, contributing to the commercial and financial management of complex capital projects throughout their lifecycle. Work may involve manufacturing facilities, cleanrooms, utilities, and related support infrastructure.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and direction while supporting cost planning, estimating, procurement, change management, cost reporting, and contract administration. They will work independently and collaboratively in a client-facing environment, promote Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision, and help deliver strong outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

The role also includes financial management of commissions, use of internal business management systems and delivery methodologies, and adherence to applicable SOX control responsibilities. 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.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• RICS accreditation 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 estimates and cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
• 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, 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, suppliers, 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 impact, contingency, and commitment tracking logs.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, changes, and forecast costs 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 controls, and change management 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.
• Review contractor payment applications 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 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, company delivery methodologies, and tools to support consistent best-practice delivery.
• Promote a one-business culture and balance the needs of employees, clients, stakeholders, and society.
• Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Benefits

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• A workplace where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior