Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management

Turner & Townsend; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead cost management services for a key client or portfolio across data centers, high-tech, and other sectors. The role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to deliver high-quality service while managing internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will oversee commissions, financial performance, and risk mitigation, driving consistency with company standards and BMS implementation.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, QS, Engineering or related field.
• Graduate degree in QS, Cost Management, Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• 8+ years in cost management within construction.
• Experience in a construction consultancy preferred.
• Subject matter expert in Quantity Surveying.
• RICS or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder skills.
• Strong organization and multitasking across projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead cost management services for a key client or portfolio of clients.
• Manage financial performance across projects, track margins, and produce monthly financial reports.
• Develop and implement priority plans, including risk mitigation strategies, with KPIs and appraisal frameworks.
• Establish management controls and performance measurement systems aligned with company goals.
• Implement and maintain Business Management Systems (BMS) and delivery methodologies for consistency.
• Undertake internal BMS audits and coordinate external certification audits.
• Build market knowledge, act as a brand ambassador and contribute to pipeline development.
• Advise clients on contracting and procurement strategies across multiple industries.
• Support program-level capital planning and reporting.
• Develop and maintain strong client and cross-functional team relationships.
• Participate in leadership meetings and deliver presentations as required.
• Provide updates on project performance, staffing and initiatives with leadership alignment.
• Identify cross-selling and business development opportunities.
• Support proposal development and RFP responses for new opportunities.
• Drive knowledge management and capture lessons learned.
• Attend networking and industry events.
• Lead a ‘one business’ culture and adhere to SOX where applicable.

Conocimientos

Financial & commercial acumen

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Organizational skills

RICS certification

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, QS, Engineering, or related field

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

Descripción del empleo

Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management

• Full-time

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over22,000 peoplein more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure,energyand natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects andprograms as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities includeprogram, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estateservicesand investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premierprogram, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for a key client or a portfolio of clients. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of services, while effectively managing both internal and external stakeholders.

The role will support a a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors including data centers, high-tech and manufacturing, commercial, and other mission-critical environments. It requires strong leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to drive consistent, high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissions and ensure service delivery is aligned with the conditions of appointment and company standards.
• Manage financial performance across projects, utilizing internal systems to track margins, monitor fee/resource forecasts, and produce monthly financial reports.
• Develop and implement priority plans, including risk mitigation strategies, using internal tools and performance metrics (KPIs, critical success factors, and appraisal frameworks).
• Establish management controls and performance measurement systems aligned with company goals.
• Implement and maintain Business Management Systems (BMS) and company delivery methodologies to ensure consistency and best practice across projects.
• Undertake internal BMS audits and coordinate/represent the office during external certification audits.
• Build strong market knowledge, acting as a brand ambassador and contributing to pipeline development and business growth.
• Advise clients on contracting and procurement strategies across multiple industries and delivery models.
• Support program-level capital planning and reporting.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Participate in leadership meetings with the VP, Directors, and team members, and prepare/deliver presentations as required.
• Provide regular updates on project performance, staffing, and initiatives, including recommending solutions and obtaining leadership alignment.
• Identify and act on cross-selling and business development opportunities.
• Support proposal development and RFP responses for new client opportunities.
• Drive knowledge management by capturing lessons learned and maintaining internal databases.
• Attend relevant networking and industry events.
• Act as a role model for a “one business” culture, balancing outcomes for people, clients, stakeholders, and broader society.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related construction field.
• Graduate degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• Prior experience within a construction consultancy environment strongly preferred.
• Subject matter expertise (SME) in Quantity Surveying.
• RICS certification or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.*

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