Senior Cost Manager & QS — Construction Leader

Turner & Townsend; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend’s Houston cost management team is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost control, planning and advisory services for a diverse project portfolio.

The role requires strong client-facing skills, the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, and leadership to deliver accurate cost plans, FE and VE sessions, and timely cost reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in a cost management role in the construction industry.
• RICS accreditation is preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development of cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.
• Communicate with the general contractor and owner to gather status information for cost estimates.
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers.
• Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects.
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.
• Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase and update at milestones.
• Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on behalf of the client.

Skills

Strong communication

Client-facing

Education

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

RICS accredited or working towards it

Job description

Turner & Townsend’s Houston cost management team is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost control, planning and advisory services for a diverse project portfolio.

The role requires strong client-facing skills, the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, and leadership to deliver accurate cost plans, FE and VE sessions, and timely cost reporting throughout the project lifecycle.