Construction Cost Manager: Estimating, Control & Value

Turner-; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager to support a portfolio of construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects. You will lead estimating, reporting, and cost control activities, coordinating with project teams and vendors to optimize value.

The role requires 3–5 years in cost management, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and preferably a RICS credential. On-site work is expected with a base salary range provided and potential bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in cost management in construction.
• RICS accreditation or working toward it is valuable.
• Experience supporting cost management on medium or large building construction, renovation, retrofit, or capital improvement projects.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Good knowledge of procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Advise client on strategies, manage vendor prequalification, assess proposals and bids, and chair bid interviews.
• Develop project estimates covering construction costs, fees, direct work and other costs, review junior team estimates, and present to client.
• Prepare cost reports and forecasts, review budgets and spend with client, maintain risk registers, and run progress meetings.
• Review payment applications, advise on entitlements, assess change orders, and manage contractual disputes and dispute prevention.
• Oversee invoicing processes and benchmark project performance.
• Lead final accounting, post-contract audits, and lessons learned reviews.
• Develop handover procedures and training materials from project deliverables.
• Utilize Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software.

Skills

Cost management

Estimating

Budgeting

Vendor management

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Cost Estimating Software

Take-off Software

Bid Analysis Sheets

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager to support a portfolio of construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects. You will lead estimating, reporting, and cost control activities, coordinating with project teams and vendors to optimize value.

The role requires 3–5 years in cost management, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and preferably a RICS credential. On-site work is expected with a base salary range provided and potential bonuses and benefits.