Senior Cost Manager for Major Capital Projects

Turner & Townsend; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the United States seeks a Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to serve as the key client interface, delivering high-quality cost management services on major capital construction projects from planning to closeout.

The role requires strong communication and stakeholder skills, the ability to work independently, and leadership to promote the company’s values and delivery standards in a client-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant construction industry experience.
• RICS accredited or working toward accreditation preferred.
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large projects with high complexity.
• Experience supporting large-scale manufacturing, life sciences, tech, industrial, or commercial projects preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a client-facing environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders through the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning and present final cost plan.
• Develop cost estimates with design teams and contractors.
• Lead pricing negotiations to achieve competitive pricing.
• Produce monthly cost reports and manage post-contract variances.
• Mentor and coach talent within the team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Client-facing

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management / Cost Management / Quantity Surveying / Engineering

Job description

Turner & Townsend in the United States seeks a Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to serve as the key client interface, delivering high-quality cost management services on major capital construction projects from planning to closeout.

The role requires strong communication and stakeholder skills, the ability to work independently, and leadership to promote the company’s values and delivery standards in a client-facing environment.