Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Manufacturing Construction

Turner & Townsend Limited; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend Limited is seeking a Senior Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor specializing in manufacturing construction for high-tech facilities. This role emphasizes client interaction and requires strong cost management skills while supporting significant capital programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the construction industry and a proactive approach to achieving project goals.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Healthy work-life balance

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large-scale construction projects.
• RICS accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Collaborating with design teams to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Producing monthly cost reports and ensuring timely agreement of final accounts.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Cost Management

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Bachelor’s degree in cost management

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Manufacturing Construction

• Full-time

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 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.

This role will support a key technology client on the expansion of high-tech manufacturing facilities, contributing to one of the most significant and complex capital programs in the region.

To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively. In this high-impact position, you will provide leadership and direction while promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.

Responsibilities:

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
• Providing estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan
• Collaborating with design teams and general contractors to develop accurate cost estimates
• Reconciling changes and validating contractor data
• Preparing cost estimate updates and written commentary for client review
• Coordinating cost information from various sources including suppliers, subcontractors, and design teams
• Advising on engineering priorities based on cost impact
• Managing cost checks, valuations, and change control processes
• Leading contingency management and commitment tracking
• Supporting value engineering and funding presentations
• Reviewing contractor pricing and leading negotiations to ensure fair contract values
• Performing quantity surveying, cost control, and change management throughout the project lifecycle
• Producing monthly cost reports and ensuring timely agreement of final accounts
• Compiling as-built cost records for benchmarking
• Mentoring junior team members and promoting a culture of excellence
• Utilizing internal systems for financial tracking and reporting
• 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 a related field
• 5–7+ years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry
• RICS accreditation (or working toward it) preferred
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large-scale, complex construction projects
• Strong background in construction consultancy preferred
• Solid understanding of procurement strategies, value management, and value engineering
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 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.

Learn more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com and https://www.heery.com/.

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

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