Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management

Turner & Townsend; Arizona; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to support a diverse portfolio in the Phoenix, Arizona area. You will be the key day‑to‑day client interface delivering value‑added cost management across data centers, commercial real estate, and high‑tech projects.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to work independently and with cross‑functional teams to meet client objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of cost management experience in construction.
• RICS accreditation preferred or pursuing.
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large projects.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning and prepare final cost plans.
• Review designs with the team and contractors to develop cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and ensure data accuracy with general contractor.
• Prepare cost reports and valuations; manage post‑contract variances.
• Coach and mentor junior staff and lead project teams.
• Ensure compliance with cost control processes and SOX as applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

Client-facing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

RICS accreditation preferred

Job description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to support a diverse portfolio of large-scale construction projects, including data centers, commercial real estate, high‑tech, and semiconductor manufacturing, etc. for key clients in the Phoenix, Arizona area, as well as across other regional projects.

In this role, you will act as the key day‑to‑day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value‑added cost management service.

To be successful, you must have strong communication skills and thrive in a client‑facing environment. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively. This is a significant position where you will provide leadership and direction while embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.

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 or meet with the general contractor and owner of project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update.
• Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.
• Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
• Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
• Participate effectively with post‑contract cost variances and the change of control processes.
• Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.
• Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
• Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.
• Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.
• Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring that post‑contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
• Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.
• Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.
• Compiling built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.
• Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others.
• Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions in line with the conditions of appointment.
• Financial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports.
• Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for Clients and the company.
• Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• Minimum 5‑7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.
• RICS accredited or working towards it is preferred.
• Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
• Excellent communication skills.

*On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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