Senior Cost Manager & QS Lead - Construction Programs

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Tampa (FL)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 170,000

Full time

42 hours ago
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Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for key client programs, primarily supporting commercial real estate. This role interfaces with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver high-quality cost management across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in cost management, strong leadership, and exemplary communication skills, with a proven ability to drive best practices and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in cost management within the construction industry, including CRE projects.
  • Strong presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cost management teams and ensure delivery across complex construction programs.
  • Interface with clients, stakeholders, and consultants across all stages of CRE projects.
  • Maintain excellent communication with clients and project teams throughout all phases.
  • Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management across the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership
Cost management
Quantity surveying
Client management
Communication
RICS

Education

Bachelor’s in construction management
Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for key client programs, primarily supporting commercial real estate. This role interfaces with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver high-quality cost management across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in cost management, strong leadership, and exemplary communication skills, with a proven ability to drive best practices and

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