Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Industrial / Manufacturing Construction

Turner & Townsend • Charlotte, NC

7h

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to support industrial and manufacturing construction projects throughout the Charlotte region and broader Southeast market. As a key client interface, the role provides cost planning, quantity surveying, commercial management, estimating, and financial controls across major capital projects from planning through closeout.

Projects may include advanced manufacturing facilities, industrial plants, distribution centers, production facilities, and facility expansions. The successful candidate is a strong communicator who is self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively while delivering cost management services and promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. The role may also include applicable SOX control responsibilities. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Cost Management, or a related construction discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in cost management, quantity surveying, estimating, or commercial management within the construction industry.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, automotive, logistics, distribution, food and beverage, life sciences manufacturing, or similar capital construction projects.
• Experience leading cost management services on medium to large-scale projects of moderate to high complexity.
• Strong knowledge of construction estimating, procurement strategies, value engineering, and commercial management practices.
• Experience reviewing contractor pricing, negotiating change orders, and managing project forecasting and reporting.
• Excellent client-facing communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced project environment while managing multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• RICS accreditation or progress toward accreditation is preferred.
• Experience supporting equipment-intensive projects, utility infrastructure, facility expansions, or manufacturing process installations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide estimating, cost planning, and commercial management services for industrial and manufacturing projects.
• Produce and present cost plans throughout design and construction.
• Review and participate with design consultants, contractors, and project teams in developing cost estimates.
• Reconcile scope and pricing changes and ensure contractor cost data is accurate and aligned with project requirements.
• Meet regularly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to prepare cost estimate updates and cost forecasts.
• Prepare written reviews of contractor submissions, including executive summaries and recommendations.
• Coordinate cost information from contractor pricing, subcontractor bids, material pricing, and consultant quantity information.
• Support procurement and bid evaluation for construction packages and major equipment procurements.
• Inform and guide engineering and design decisions based on cost impacts and value considerations.
• Manage cost checks and perform valuations on large and complex projects.
• Participate in post-contract cost control, forecasting, and change management processes.
• Manage cost impact assessments, contingency management, and commitment tracking logs.
• Prepare funding presentations and facilitate value engineering workshops with project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain cost plans through all phases of design and construction.
• Provide commercial input into design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and negotiate fair and competitive contract values on behalf of clients.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management activities throughout project delivery.
• Maintain robust cost validation, auditing, and governance processes.
• Produce monthly cost reports and executive-level presentations for client review.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts in a timely manner.
• Compile historical cost data and benchmarking information for future projects.
• Support multiple industrial and manufacturing projects simultaneously while maintaining consistency in reporting and commercial controls.
• Identify, coach, and mentor team members to support their professional growth and development.
• Demonstrate leadership and service delivery in accordance with project and client requirements.
• Use internal software to manage project financial performance, fee forecasting, and resource planning.
• Implement and maintain Turner & Townsend delivery methodologies, systems, and best practices.
• Promote a one-business culture that delivers positive outcomes for clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment that respects work-life balance

What This Job Offers

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