Senior Cost Manager & Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Turner & Townsend; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our Chicago team. You will serve as a key day-to-day client interface, delivering value-added cost management services across commercial real estate, corporate occupier, data center, and other developments.

The role requires strong leadership, client-facing skills, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in cost management within construction.
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large construction projects.
• RICS accreditation preferred or working toward it.

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 data accuracy.
• Prepare cost updates and executive summaries for project stakeholders.
• Manage cost checks and valuations on larger projects and ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Construction management

Education

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

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our Chicago team. You will serve as a key day-to-day client interface, delivering value-added cost management services across commercial real estate, corporate occupier, data center, and other developments.

The role requires strong leadership, client-facing skills, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.