Senior Cost Manager: Industrial Construction Leader

Turner & Townsend; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Philadelphia seeks a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost management on large-scale industrial and manufacturing proj ects. The role emphasizes careful planning, commercial oversight, and coordination to minimize disruption in active facilities.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in cost management within construction, with strong client and stakeholder communication skills. On-site presence may be required based on client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in construction related field.
• 5–7+ years in cost management or quantity surveying in construction.
• Experience on industrial, manufacturing, or retrofit projects preferred.
• Strong procurement, value engineering, and cost management knowledge.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders across the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning and estimating, including final cost plan.
• Review and coordinate with design services and GC on cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and ensure contractor data accuracy.
• Prepare cost estimate updates and executive summaries for stakeholders.
• Coordinate all sources of cost information (subcontractors, suppliers, design teams).

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Cost planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Philadelphia seeks a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost management on large-scale industrial and manufacturing proj ects. The role emphasizes careful planning, commercial oversight, and coordination to minimize disruption in active facilities.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in cost management within construction, with strong client and stakeholder communication skills. On-site presence may be required based on client needs.