Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend • New Albany, OH

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About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support complex construction projects and capital programs in the Northeast Ohio market. This client-facing role provides cost management, quantity surveying, commercial oversight, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and procurement through construction and closeout. The role supports a diverse portfolio of major capital projects across high-growth sectors.

The successful candidate will work independently and collaboratively with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to deliver project outcomes and best-in-class cost management services. The role may include applicable SOX control responsibilities and requires adherence to Turner & Townsend business systems, methodologies, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, estimating, cost controls, or commercial management within the construction industry.
• Experience supporting medium- to large-scale capital projects.
• Experience leading cost management services through design, procurement, construction, and project closeout.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, estimating, change management, procurement, value engineering, and commercial management principles.
• Experience reviewing contractor pricing, negotiating changes, and managing project cost reporting and controls.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and collaborate effectively with multiple project stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a client-facing environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in sectors such as data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, infrastructure, commercial, or mission-critical facilities.
• Construction consultancy experience.
• RICS accreditation or progress toward accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management services across major capital construction projects, supporting successful commercial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning, estimating, forecasting, quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management services on complex projects and programs.
• Develop, maintain, and present cost plans and estimates throughout design and construction, updating them at key project milestones.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, negotiate change orders, and support procurement and contracting activities.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, design teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to provide accurate cost advice and reporting.
• Reconcile estimates, review contractor submissions, and validate project costs.
• Manage cost impact assessments, contingency tracking, commitment logs, and change control processes.
• Lead value engineering and cost optimization, providing commercial input during design development and procurement.
• Conduct cost checks, valuations, benchmarking, and audits to support commercial governance.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, executive summaries, funding presentations, and other client-facing deliverables.
• Support multiple projects and capital programs while maintaining consistent cost management processes and reporting standards.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts in a timely manner.
• Compile and maintain built-cost data and benchmarking information for future estimates and program planning.
• Mentor and support junior team members, sharing knowledge and promoting professional development.
• Support financial management activities, including resource forecasting, fee management, and project performance reporting.
• Implement and maintain Turner & Townsend business systems, methodologies, and best practices.
• Promote a collaborative, client-focused culture aligned with Turner & Townsend's values and commitment to excellence.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

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