Life Sciences Construction Cost Manager

Turner-; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Benefits package

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support cost management on a major life sciences construction program. The role covers procurement strategy, estimating, reporting, cost control, and closeout across manufacturing and lab facilities.

The candidate will guide clients, manage vendor bid processes, perform value engineering, and ensure SOX controls where applicable. On-site presence may vary by client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant cost management or quantity surveying experience in construction.
• Experience supporting life sciences, pharmaceutical, or laboratory projects preferred.
• RICS accreditation preferred or actively pursued.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on procurement and contracting strategies; manage vendor prequalification and bid processes.
• Develop and review construction cost estimates; present to clients and provide VE recommendations.
• Establish cost reporting schedules; present forecasts and manage budgets with clients.
• Oversee cost control: review payments, change orders, and entitlements with project team.
• Support dispute prevention and resolution related to payments and contracts.
• Manage project invoicing and final account closeout.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Life sciences construction

Client relationship

Procurement strategy

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Cost estimating software

Bid analysis sheets

Quantity take-off software

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support cost management on a major life sciences construction program. The role covers procurement strategy, estimating, reporting, cost control, and closeout across manufacturing and lab facilities.

The candidate will guide clients, manage vendor bid processes, perform value engineering, and ensure SOX controls where applicable. On-site presence may vary by client needs.