Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management

Turnertownsend; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Cost Management and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management across major capital construction projects and client accounts. This leadership role drives commercial excellence, oversees delivery, and manages stakeholder relationships.

The successful candidate will provide strategic commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle, lead and develop high-performing teams, and support business growth while upholding Turner &

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.
• Experience leading cost management services on large and complex construction projects and programs.
• SME in Quantity Surveying, and RICS certified or equivalent accreditation.
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skil

Responsibilities

• Strong leadership skills, experience leading a cost management team, ensuring they deliver on all accountabilities.
• Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client, stakeholders and other consultants at all project stages.
• Maintain excellent communication with client(s) and other consultants at all project stages.
• Performing quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate/assist with the strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services across a variety of projects and programs.
• Be the first point of contact for reporting on the overall commercial status of a project.
• Drive Turner & Townsend best practice at all stages of a project or program.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures, processes, templates and products.
• Undertake Staff Performance reviews.
• Set a clear strategy and ambition for the team.
• Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others.
• Grow and develop exceptional people.
• Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions in line with the conditions of appointment.
• Financial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports.
• Develop priority plans including risk mitigation through internal tools, make performance measurements via Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and appraisal documents, management controls and critical success factors based on company goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team development

Education

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

Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Cost Management and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services across major capital construction projects and client accounts. This leadership role is responsible for driving commercial excellence, overseeing project delivery, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of cost management services.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, provide strategic commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle, lead and develop high-performing teams, and support business growth initiatives. Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills are essential, along with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, client-facing environment. In this position, you will provide leadership and direction while promoting Turner & Townsend's purpose, values, and vision.

Responsibilities:

• Strong leadership skills, experience leading a cost management team, ensuring they deliver on all accountabilities.
• Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client, stakeholders and other consultants at all project stages.
• Maintain excellent communication with client(s) and other consultants at all project stages.
• Performing quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with numerous parties including the general contractor, owner's representatives, and external stakeholders, taking responsibility for Turner & Townsend coordination within the overall construction process.
• Coordinate/assist with the strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services across a variety of projects and programs.
• Be the first point of contact for reporting on the overall commercial status of a project.
• Drive Turner & Townsend best practice at all stages of a project or program.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures, processes, templates and products.
• Undertake Staff Performance reviews.
• Set a clear strategy and ambition for the team.
• Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others.
• Grow and develop exceptional people.
• Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions in line with the conditions of appointment.
• Financial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports.
• Develop priority plans including risk mitigation through internal tools, make performance measurements via Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and appraisal documents, management controls and critical success factors based on company goals.
• Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for clients and the company.
• Undertake internal BMS audits, and coordinate and represent the office for external audits undertaken by the external certification authority.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the market, acting as a brand ambassador and creating a pipeline of opportunity.
• Advise on contracting and procurement strategy to the benefit of clients across a variety of delivery models and procurement routes, including program-level capital planning and reporting.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
• Participate in meetings with VP of Business Unit, Directors and staff and prepare and deliver presentations.
• Provide weekly updates regarding the status of projects, initiatives, and staffing, and propose solutions and obtain approval and agreement from management team.
• Identify and act upon any cross-selling or business generation opportunities.
• Participate in generating proposals/RFP responses for new clients/projects.
• Knowledge Management - Ensure key information and learning is generated from each commission and inputted into internal databases.
• Attend relevant networking events.
• Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.
• Experience leading cost management services on large and complex construction projects and programs.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• SME in Quantity Surveying, and RICS certified or equivalent accreditation.
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skil