Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management

Turner & Townsend•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a diverse portfolio of construction projects across the Seattle region. This client-facing role delivers cost management, quantity surveying, and commercial advisory services throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring client objectives are achieved. The role calls for a strong communicator who can work independently and collaboratively and build trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders. The position covers cost planning and estimating, commercial and change management, cost controls, valuations, reporting, and final accounts. It also includes supporting design and value engineering decisions, advising on contractor pricing, maintaining cost and commitment records, and providing financial and operational oversight for commissions. On-site requirements may change according to client needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field.
A minimum of 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 towards RICS accreditation.
Construction consultancy experience.

Responsibilities

Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
Prepare cost estimates and plans, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
Review and contribute to cost estimates developed with the design services team and general contractor.
Reconcile changes and help ensure the general contractor’s data is accurate.
Gather status information from the general contractor and project owner or manager to prepare cost estimate updates.
Prepare written comments on general contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
Coordinate cost information from sources including suppliers, subcontractors, and 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 carry out valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate processes.
Manage post-contract cost variances and change-control processes.
Manage cost impact, contingency, and commitment-tracking logs.
Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate value engineering sessions with stakeholders.
Develop cost plans and estimates during the design phase and deliver updates 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, valuation, and cost validation processes are managed effectively.
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 accordance with the conditions of appointment.
Use internal software to track commission margins, monthly fee and resource forecasts, and financial reports.
Implement and maintain internal Business Management Systems, delivery methodologies, and tools.
Model and promote a one-business culture that balances the needs of employees, clients, stakeholders, and society.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.