Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Construction

Turner & Townsend • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support construction cost services for commercial real estate projects, including tenant improvements, interior fit-outs, and ground-up developments. Projects may involve complex, multi-phase work, phased expansions, and renovations of existing facilities in active environments, requiring strong commercial oversight and coordination across diverse stakeholder groups. The role requires strong communication skills and comfort in a client-facing environment, as well as the ability to work independently and contribute to a high-performing team.

The position provides cost planning, estimating, commercial oversight, procurement support, financial reporting, and change management across construction projects. It also includes mentoring junior team members and managing commission financial performance. 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 related construction field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in cost management or quantity surveying supporting commercial real estate construction projects, including tenant improvements, interior fit-outs, or ground-up projects.
• Experience supporting cost management on medium- to large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, procurement strategies, value engineering, and cost planning within commercial interiors and base building construction.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• RICS accredited or actively working toward accreditation.
• Prior quantity surveying consultancy experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating and negotiation of change orders throughout the construction lifecycle, aligning scope, budget, and contract terms.
• Provide cost planning and estimating services, including developing, reviewing, and presenting detailed cost plans at key project milestones.
• Partner with design teams and general contractors to develop, validate, and refine cost estimates.
• Reconcile project changes and review contractor data for completeness, consistency, and commercial accuracy.
• Liaise with project stakeholders to gather updates, track progress, and support cost reports and forecasts.
• Prepare written commentary and executive summaries on contractor submissions, identifying risks, variances, and decision points.
• Coordinate and consolidate cost inputs from subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams.
• Track and manage cost impacts, including contingency utilization, change control, and cost variance analysis across workstreams.
• Perform detailed cost checks and valuations on complex projects and support timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Support procurement by reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing, evaluating bids, and leading commercial negotiations.
• Contribute to value engineering and design optimization to improve cost efficiency while maintaining project intent.
• Produce monthly cost reports, including budget updates, forecasts, and funding analyses for client presentation.
• Ensure cost auditing, validation, and final account closeout are completed effectively and in accordance with best practices.
• Maintain and contribute to benchmarking data and cost records for future planning and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering development and consistency in service delivery.
• Manage commission financial performance, including fee forecasting, margin tracking, and adherence to internal systems and controls.
• 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