Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Major Projects Lead

Turner & Townsend; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Denver is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on complex projects. You will guide cost planning, change management, and client reporting from inception through completion.

The successful candidate will mentor junior staff, collaborate with design teams and contractors, and deliver accurate cost information to support decision-making and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, or related field
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in cost management
• RICS accreditation or progress toward it preferred
• Experience leading cost management on medium to high complexity projects
• Strong knowledge of procurement routes, value management, and value engineering
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
• Prepare final cost plans and present the cost plan
• Review design and GC cost estimates and reconcile changes
• Coordinate cost information from subs, A/Es, and suppliers
• Lead cost controls, valuations, and post-contract variances
• Prepare monthly cost reports and final accounts
• Mentor junior staff and drive cost management excellence

Skills

Cost management

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Denver is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on complex projects. You will guide cost planning, change management, and client reporting from inception through completion.

The successful candidate will mentor junior staff, collaborate with design teams and contractors, and deliver accurate cost information to support decision-making and project outcomes.