Head of Cost Management - Education & Government Projects

Turner & Townsend; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management for education and government capital programs in the United States. You will develop client relationships, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure delivery of cost management services across complex public-sector projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, senior client-facing capabilities, and a track record in quantity surveying and cost management.

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.
• SME in Quantity Surveying, and RICS certified or equivalent accreditation.
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the cost management team and ensure delivery of accountabilities.
• Lead client interfaces with stakeholders and other consultants at all project stages.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities across the project lifecycle.
• Communicate professionally with contractors, owner’s representatives and external stakeholders, coordinating within the project delivery.
• Coordinate cost management and project controls services across sectors.
• Be the primary reporting contact for overall commercial status of a project.
• Drive best practices in cost management and project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates and tools.
• Conduct staff performance reviews and set team strategy.
• Mentor and grow team talent and foster collaboration.
• Deliver high-quality leadership and service delivery in line with appointment terms.
• Utilize internal software to track margins, forecasts and financial reports.
• Develop priority plans with risk mitigation and KPI-based performance measures.
• Maintain and implement internal BMS and delivery methodologies for consistency.
• Participate in internal and external audits and maintain knowledge management.
• Develop market understanding and act as a brand ambassador for opportunities.
• Advise on contracting and procurement strategy to benefit clients across sectors.
• Build strong relationships with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and present updates to senior leaders; identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Contribute to proposals and RFP responses for new business.
• Attend networking events and promote Turner & Townsend’s capabilities.
• Be a role model fostering a one-business culture while delivering results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Graduate degree in quantity surveying / cost management / construction management / engineering

RICS certification or equivalent accreditation

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management for education and government capital programs in the United States. You will develop client relationships, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure delivery of cost management services across complex public-sector projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, senior client-facing capabilities, and a track record in quantity surveying and cost management.