Remote Senior Cost Manager – Construction & Real Estate

Turner & Townsend; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management across a portfolio of real estate projects in a remote setting. You will drive cost plans, change control, and value engineering while collaborating with clients, consultants, and contractors.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and a deep understanding of the full cost management lifecycle from planning through closeout, with possible on-site work as client needs

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 or working towards it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and negotiating cost changes across the construction lifecycle.
• Prepare and present final cost plans and cost updates.
• Coordinate with design and general contractor teams on cost estimates and value engineering.
• Manage cost checks, valuations and post-contract variances.

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management across a portfolio of real estate projects in a remote setting. You will drive cost plans, change control, and value engineering while collaborating with clients, consultants, and contractors.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and a deep understanding of the full cost management lifecycle from planning through closeout, with possible on-site work as client needs