Senior Construction Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Benchmarking Lead

Turner & Townsend; Wide Ruins (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Senior Cost Manager in Wide Ruins, Arizona. The role involves being the key client interface for cost management services, ensuring objectives are met through clear reporting and strategic guidance.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in a relevant field and 5–7 years of experience in cost management. Responsibilities include overseeing project cost evaluations and proposals, managing teams, and applying digital cost management tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in cost management or quantity surveying, ideally within a consultancy.
• Proven experience delivering cost management services on complex construction projects.
• RICS accreditation or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary client interface, delivering executive-level cost reporting and analysis.
• Lead cost planning and financial governance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee project cost control processes and manage change orders.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Digital cost management tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, or a related field

Tools

CostX

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, transforming outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority‑owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, and together we provide a premier program, project and cost management offering worldwide.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the key day‑to‑day client interface, ensuring client objectives are met through the delivery of a value‑added cost management service.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary client interface, delivering clear, executive‑level cost reporting, variance analysis, and strategic commercial guidance.
• Lead cost planning, estimating, and financial governance across the full project lifecycle, including preparing and presenting detailed cost plans, forecasts, and cash‑flow projections.
• Oversee project cost control processes, including managing change orders, valuations, contractor applications, and final account negotiations with a defensible, auditable approach.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, lead commercial negotiations, and ensure accuracy and alignment of project cost data.
• Participate in design development, providing commercial input into design optioneering, value engineering, and engineering prioritization based on cost impact.
• Coordinate and consolidate cost information from multiple sources, including contractors, consultants, and suppliers, to support informed decision‑making.
• Manage post‑contract cost variances, change control processes, and contingency tracking to ensure effective project delivery.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, funding updates, and executive summaries for client presentation.
• Lead and contribute to the development of Turner & Townsend’s internal benchmarking strategy, including compiling built cost data and establishing consistent cost baselines across programs.
• Track market trends (labor, materials, and economic conditions) and apply insights to forecasting and risk mitigation.
• Drive the use of digital cost management and benchmarking tools to standardize data, improve reporting, and enhance delivery efficiency.
• Oversee remote delivery teams, ensuring consistent execution of best practices, governance standards, and company methodologies.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal business management systems and delivery frameworks.
• Support financial management activities, including fee tracking, resource forecasting, and margin reporting.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in cost management or quantity surveying, ideally within a consultancy or large capital program environment.
• Proven experience delivering cost management services on medium to large, complex construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop cost models, analyze project data, and contribute to benchmarking or cost intelligence initiatives.
• Experience leading or coordinating remote or distributed project teams is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry practices, including procurement routes, value engineering, and commercial management.
• Proficiency with digital cost management tools (e.g., CostX or similar platforms).
• RICS accreditation (or working toward it) or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Additional Information

On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.

Equal Opportunity

Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Recruitment Policy

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‑mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. To be an authorised recruitment agency/search firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the recruitment team, to submit candidates for review.