Senior Cost Management Lead for Real Estate & Projects

Turner & Townsend; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director, Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management across a portfolio of commercial real estate and capital projects in Tampa. You will drive relationships with clients, provide commercial oversight, mentor teams, and contribute to business development and strategic direction.

The role requires excellent communication, client-facing skills, and the ability to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field.
• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in cost management within construction, including CRE projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management teams and ensure delivery across complex programs.
• Interface with clients, stakeholders, and consultants across CRE and broader construction projects.
• Oversee cost control, quantity surveying, and change management across the full project lifecycle.
• Mentor project teams and drive growth and strategy of the Cost Management practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s in construction management

MS in quantity surveying

RICS certification

Tools

CostX

Excel

Project controls software

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director, Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management across a portfolio of commercial real estate and capital projects in Tampa. You will drive relationships with clients, provide commercial oversight, mentor teams, and contribute to business development and strategic direction.

The role requires excellent communication, client-facing skills, and the ability to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced consulting environment.