Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend Limited; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend Limited is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for key clients in Indianapolis. This role involves managing teams, stakeholder communication, and ensuring successful project delivery. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in the construction industry, demonstrating excellent communication and leadership skills. Join a dynamic and inclusive company culture focused on transformational projects.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in consultancy preferred.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading a cost management team and ensuring accountability.
• Interfacing with clients and stakeholders at all project stages.
• Performing quantity surveying and cost control activities.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Cost Management

Quantity Surveying

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field

Graduate degree preferred

RICS certification or equivalent

Job description

Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

• Full-time

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend helps deliver outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery, and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far from our services. Our team of over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries blends local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, expertise, integrity, and quality. As a result, our people work on some of the most exciting projects worldwide.

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for key clients. The role involves managing stakeholders and ensuring successful delivery of cost management services.

Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, be comfortable in client-facing roles, self-motivated, driven, and capable of working independently or in teams. This role includes providing leadership, embedding company values, and promoting our vision.

Responsibilities include:

1. Leading a cost management team to ensure accountability and delivery.
2. Interfacing with clients, stakeholders, and consultants at all project stages.
3. Maintaining excellent communication with all parties involved.
4. Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities.
5. Coordinating with general contractors, owners, and external stakeholders within the construction process.
6. Managing the strategic and operational aspects of Cost Management and Project Controls services across sectors.
7. Reporting on the overall commercial status of projects.
8. Driving best practices and identifying opportunities for procedural improvements.
9. Conducting staff performance reviews and mentoring talent.
10. Developing team strategies, managing financials, and ensuring compliance with internal systems and audits.
11. Building market relationships, representing the company, and creating opportunities.
12. Participating in meetings, preparing proposals, and engaging in networking events.
13. Promoting a collaborative, inclusive culture aligned with company values.
14. Adhering to SOX controls where applicable.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in consultancy preferred.
• RICS certification or equivalent.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, and organizational skills.

Our inspired team shares our vision and mission, providing a great workplace where everyone can succeed and influence change. We promote work-life balance and an inclusive environment. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and encouraging applications from all community sectors.

Note: We do not accept unsolicited CVs outside our preferred channels. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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