Senior Cost Manager, Life Sciences Construction Lead

Turner & Townsend; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm in North Carolina is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to work on large-scale Life Sciences projects. This full-time role requires strong cost management skills, client communication, and at least 8 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in project delivery and negotiation, supported by a robust understanding of the construction industry. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in a construction cost management role.
• Experience with large-scale Life Sciences projects or similar.
• RICS accreditation is valuable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimates and cost planning, including final cost plan presentations.
• Coordinate cost information and manage the Workstream budget.
• Develop and implement work processes and maintain risk tracking tools.

Skills

Cost management

Project delivery

Client communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Cost controls software

Job description

A global consultancy firm in North Carolina is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to work on large-scale Life Sciences projects. This full-time role requires strong cost management skills, client communication, and at least 8 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in project delivery and negotiation, supported by a robust understanding of the construction industry. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on excellence.