Lead Cost Manager – Life Sciences Construction

Turner-; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support complex Life Sciences construction projects in Indianapolis, IN. You will lead cost management activities, provide cost planning and value engineering input, and work closely with clients from initial estimate through post‑contract final accounts.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field and 5–7 years of cost management experience in construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in a cost management role in the construction industry.
• RICS accreditation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide estimate and cost planning including final cost plan.
• Review and participate with design services team and general contractor on cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare cost estimates updates and liaise with owner and project manager.
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for discussions with suppliers and subs.
• Develop cost plans and estimates through design phases and milestones.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost controls and change management throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure post‑contract cost variances are managed effectively.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Construction management

Client interface

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support complex Life Sciences construction projects in Indianapolis, IN. You will lead cost management activities, provide cost planning and value engineering input, and work closely with clients from initial estimate through post‑contract final accounts.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field and 5–7 years of cost management experience in construction.