Senior Cost Manager & Quantity Surveyor Lead

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Haskell (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the primary client interface, delivering value-added cost management services. The role requires strong communication, independence, and leadership to guide teams and ensure client objectives are met throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will lead cost estimation, planning, and change management activities, coordinate with design teams and contractors, and mentor talent while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of cost management experience in construction.
• RICS accreditation preferred or working toward it.
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large projects of medium to high complexity.
• Construction consultancy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement routes, value management and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning and final cost plan presentations.
• Review cost estimates with design teams and general contractors.
• Reconcile changes and ensure data accuracy for contractors.
• Prepare cost estimate updates and executive summaries.
• Develop cost plans through design phases and VE input.
• Lead negotiations to drive fair contract prices.
• Produce monthly cost reports and final accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

Client-facing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in construction management

RICS accreditation preferred

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the primary client interface, delivering value-added cost management services. The role requires strong communication, independence, and leadership to guide teams and ensure client objectives are met throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will lead cost estimation, planning, and change management activities, coordinate with design teams and contractors, and mentor talent while