Senior Cost Manager, Life Sciences Projects

Turner-; Clinton (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management on complex life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, and advanced manufacturing projects in New Jersey. You will act as the primary day-to-day client interface, ensuring objectives are achieved through value-added services.

Ideal candidate has strong communication, self-motivation, and ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in cost management in construction.
• RICS accreditation or progression towards it preferred.
• Experience leading cost management on medium to high complexity projects.
• Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement routes, value management and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide estimate and cost planning, including final cost plan preparation.
• Review and collaborate with design team and general contractor on cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and assist contractor to ensure accurate data.
• Communicate with contractor and project owner to prepare cost estimates.
• Prepare written comments on contractor submissions, including executive summary.
• Coordinate cost information for discussions with suppliers and external parties.
• Lead VE sessions and provide commercial input to design optioneering.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management on complex life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, and advanced manufacturing projects in New Jersey. You will act as the primary day-to-day client interface, ensuring objectives are achieved through value-added services.

Ideal candidate has strong communication, self-motivation, and ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.