Cost Manager & Quantity Surveyor – Education Projects

Turner-; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support capital construction projects in a higher education setting. You will deliver comprehensive cost management services across a diverse campus portfolio, collaborating with campus stakeholders, project managers, consultants, and contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in cost management on medium to large projects, a relevant degree, and ideally RICS accreditation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant cost management experience in construction.
• RICS accreditation valued or working towards it.
• Experience supporting cost management on medium or large projects.
• Construction consultancy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise client on strategies, manage vendor prequalification, assess proposals and bids.
• Develop and review project estimates across construction, fees and other costs.
• Establish cost reporting schedules and present forecasts to client.
• Manage cost control including change orders and payment requisitions.
• Perform final accounting, post-contract audits and lessons learned.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Industry knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Bid Analysis Sheets

Change Control Forms

Cost Estimating Software

Take-off Software

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support capital construction projects in a higher education setting. You will deliver comprehensive cost management services across a diverse campus portfolio, collaborating with campus stakeholders, project managers, consultants, and contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in cost management on medium to large projects, a relevant degree, and ideally RICS accreditation.