Cost Manager – Life Sciences Construction Leader

Turner & Townsend; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our team and deliver cost management services across large-scale life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing projects. The ideal candidate will be driven, client-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality commercial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.

This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and adherence to project controls and SOX considerations where

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, estimating, or commercial management within the construction industry.
• Experience supporting medium to large-scale construction projects.
• Experience supporting life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, industrial, or highly technical construction projects is preferred.
• RICS accreditation or progress toward accreditation is valued.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Good understanding of procurement methods, value engineering, cost planning, and commercial management practices.
• Experience preparing estimates, managing budgets, reviewing change orders, and producing cost reports throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on procurement strategies and support contract awards.
• Manage estimating services throughout the project lifecycle, including developing construction estimates and cost plans.
• Meet with contractors, consultants, and vendors to review costs and commercial assumptions.
• Manage cost reporting by establishing schedules, preparing cost reports and forecasts.
• Manage cost control processes, including payment reviews and change order evaluations.
• Support contract administration and dispute avoidance.
• Manage project invoicing processes.
• Benchmark project performance against historical data.
• Conduct lessons learned reviews and disseminate best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Cost estimating software

Takeoff software

Bid analysis tools

Change management documentation

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our team and deliver cost management services across large-scale life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing projects. The ideal candidate will be driven, client-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality commercial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.

This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and adherence to project controls and SOX considerations where