Senior Cost Manager - Commercial Construction

Turner & Townsend•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join our team supporting commercial real estate and corporate interiors projects. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in tenant improvements (TI), office fit-outs, and capital projects across the real estate sector. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, client-focused, and capable of delivering high-quality cost management services throughout the project lifecycle. On-site/office presence is required Monday to Friday. Requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
7 years+ of experience in cost management, ideally within commercial real estate or corporate interiors.
Experience supporting cost management on medium to large-scale construction projects.
Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement routes, and cost control processes.
Proficiency in cost estimating and take-off software.
Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Nice To Haves

RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is valuable.
Experience in a consultancy environment is strongly preferred.
Solid knowledge of industry practices including value management and engineering.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on procurement strategies and vendor selection.
Manage prequalification, bid leveling, and final recommendations.
Lead bid interviews and oversee the appointment process.
Develop and present project estimates covering construction, fees, direct work, and other costs.
Review and challenge vendor estimates using benchmark data and market intelligence.
Present value engineering options and risk assessments to clients.
Administer live construction contracts and manage change order procedures, including client sign-off.
Review contractor measured quantities and validate cost accuracy.
Oversee cost reporting and forecasting, including budget tracking, variance analysis, and spend projections.
Establish and maintain reporting schedules and commercial risk registers.
Review and process contractor pay applications, manage invoicing workflows, and monitor cash flow.
Evaluate and negotiate change orders, liaising with project managers to assess contractor entitlements.
Support dispute prevention and resolution related to payment requisitions and contractual issues.
Benchmark performance against other successful commissions.
Manage final account close-out, including audits, vendor settlements, and post-contract reviews.
Document lessons learned and contribute to internal training materials.
Develop procedures for project handover and close-out.
Utilize tools such as Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, cost estimating software, and take-off platforms.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.