Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Real Estate

Turner & Townsend•Wide Ruins, AZ

8h•$130,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to serve as the primary day-to-day client interface, delivering high-quality, value-added cost management services across a portfolio of real estate construction projects. The role requires strong communication and stakeholder management skills, comfort working directly with clients, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating with project teams, clients, consultants, and contractors. This leadership role covers the full cost management lifecycle, from planning and design through construction and closeout, and involves driving commercial outcomes across multiple projects. The successful candidate will provide leadership and direction while promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. The position offers a base salary range of $130,000–$155,000 USD; employees may also be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field.
Minimum 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 toward RICS accreditation.
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.
Communicate or meet with the general contractor and project owner or manager to gather status information for cost estimate updates.
Prepare written comments on general contractor submissions, including the executive summary.
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, ensuring the processes are timely and accurate.
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 updates at appropriate design milestones.
Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on the client’s behalf to achieve fair contract prices.
Perform quantity surveying, cost control, 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.
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 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.