Senior Cost Manager – CRE Cost & TI Expert

Turner & Townsend; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend seeks a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor in Tampa to lead cost management for commercial real estate projects, including TI and interior fit-outs. You will oversee multi-phase developments, ensuring cost control and alignment with project objectives.

Strong client-facing skills and proactive leadership are essential. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in cost management, experience with diverse commercial interiors, and a proven track record in cost planning,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years in cost management/quantity surveying for commercial real estate.
• Experience with tenant improvements (TI), interior fit-out, and ground-up developments.
• Experience on medium to large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating and negotiating change orders through the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning and estimating at key milestones.
• Collaborate with design teams and general contractors to develop/refine estimates.
• Reconcile project changes; review contractor data for accuracy.
• Prepare cost reports and forecasts for stakeholders.
• Produce executive summaries on contractor submissions highlighting risks.
• Coordinate inputs from subcontractors and suppliers for informed decisions.
• Track cost impacts, contingency use, and cost variance across workstreams.
• Perform cost checks and valuations for complex projects.
• Support procurement by evaluating bids and pricing.
• Contribute to value engineering and design optimization.
• Produce monthly cost reports and funding analyses.

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

RICS accredited or pursuing

Job description

Turner & Townsend seeks a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor in Tampa to lead cost management for commercial real estate projects, including TI and interior fit-outs. You will oversee multi-phase developments, ensuring cost control and alignment with project objectives.

Strong client-facing skills and proactive leadership are essential. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in cost management, experience with diverse commercial interiors, and a proven track record in cost planning,