Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Industrial

Turner & Townsend • Wide Ruins, AZ

1d • $130,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to serve as the day-to-day client interface and deliver value-added cost management services on complex industrial construction projects. Relevant project types include manufacturing facilities, processing plants, warehouses, distribution centers, advanced technology facilities, life sciences, and food and beverage facilities. The role requires strong communication and stakeholder management skills, comfort in a client-facing environment, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will provide leadership and direction while promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision.

The position covers cost planning and estimating through design and construction, quantity surveying, cost control, change management, valuations, cost reporting, contractor pricing and negotiations, and final-account agreement. It also includes leadership and mentoring, financial management of commissions, and use of company business management systems and delivery methodologies. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. The base salary range is $130,000–$140,000 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.
• At least 5–7 years of relevant experience in a construction-industry cost management role.
• 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 estimates 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 data is accurate.
• Communicate with or meet the general contractor and project owner or manager to gather status information for cost estimate updates.
• Prepare written comments on the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.
• Coordinate cost information from sources including NPA, subcontractors, quantities from architects and engineers, and suppliers.
• 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 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 through the design phase and deliver updated plans 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.
• Manage cost auditing and valuation work and establish a robust cost-validation process.
• 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’ successes.
• Demonstrate leadership and service delivery on commissions in line with the conditions of appointment.
• Use internal software to track commission margin levels, monthly fee and resource forecasts, and financial reports.
• Implement and maintain internal Business Management Systems, delivery methodologies, and tools to support consistent best-practice delivery.
• Promote a one-business culture that balances the needs of people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
• Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Benefits

• Employees may be eligible for bonuses.
• A comprehensive benefits package is offered.
• The company promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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