Senior Cost Manager & QS — Lead Large-Scale Projects

Turnertownsend; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to support a portfolio of workplace, commercial, and capital improvement projects across North America. This role centers on budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, change management, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and external cost consultants to ensure accurate cost management and effective project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a construction-related field.
• 7+ years of experience in construction cost management.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting and financial controls across multiple projects.
• RICS accreditation is a plus; strong knowledge of procurement and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Prepare cost plans and estimates through design milestones.
• Review cost estimates with the design services team and general contractor.
• Manage cost checks, valuations, and post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Prepare funding data and coordinate value engineering sessions with stakeholders.
• Produce monthly cost reports and support portfolio-level financial reporting.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

RICS accreditation is a plus

Job description

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to support a portfolio of workplace, commercial, and capital improvement projects across North America. This role centers on budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, change management, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and external cost consultants to ensure accurate cost management and effective project delivery.