Associate Director, Cost Management - Semiconductor Construction

Turner & Townsend; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend seeks an Associate Director, Cost Management and/or Quantity Surveying to lead delivery of cost management services on major capital programs, including semiconductor and advanced manufacturing projects. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee teams, drive best practices, and deliver commercial outcomes for high‑profile clients.

You will interface with clients, stakeholders, and project teams, manage budgeting, forecasting, change control, and reporting, and champion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• Graduate degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Significant experience in cost management, quantity surveying, commercial management, or construction consultancy.
• Experience leading cost management services on large, complex programs and portfolios.
• Experience supporting semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, industrial projects is preferred.
• RICS certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategies, contract administration, value management, and commercial governance.
• Demonstrated business development, account management, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management services for large capital programs and portfolios.
• Interface with clients, stakeholders, consultants, and project teams at all stages.
• Lead cost planning, cost controls, forecasting, and change management.
• Provide executive reporting and commercial updates to senior client stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach staff, developing high‑performing teams.
• Set strategy and vision for the team and support growth objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures and templates.
• Adhere to SOX controls where applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Communication

Strategic thinking

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering

Graduate degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Cost management software

BMS (Business Management Systems)

Forecasting tools

Job description

Turner & Townsend seeks an Associate Director, Cost Management and/or Quantity Surveying to lead delivery of cost management services on major capital programs, including semiconductor and advanced manufacturing projects. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee teams, drive best practices, and deliver commercial outcomes for high‑profile clients.

You will interface with clients, stakeholders, and project teams, manage budgeting, forecasting, change control, and reporting, and champion