Senior Cost Manager & Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Turner & Townsend; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Phoenix is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on large-scale construction projects across data centers, commercial real estate, high-tech and semiconductor facilities in the Phoenix market.

You will serve as a key client interface, drive cost planning, value engineering and negotiations, manage cost checks and valuations, and mentor project teams to deliver accurate cost data and robust final accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant cost management experience in construction.
• RICS accreditation or working towards it preferred.
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large, complex projects; construction consultancy preferred.
• Strong knowledge of procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders through the project lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning and present final cost plan.
• Review estimates with design teams and general contractor.
• Prepare cost estimate updates and executive summaries.
• Coordinate cost information sources and supplier data.
• Develop cost plans through design milestones and VE sessions.
• Lead negotiations to drive fair contractor pricing.
• Produce monthly cost reports and assist in final accounts.

Skills

Communication

Client-facing

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

RICS accredited or working towards it

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Phoenix is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on large-scale construction projects across data centers, commercial real estate, high-tech and semiconductor facilities in the Phoenix market.

You will serve as a key client interface, drive cost planning, value engineering and negotiations, manage cost checks and valuations, and mentor project teams to deliver accurate cost data and robust final accounts.