Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Manufacturing Construction

Turner & Townsend Plc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on exciting manufacturing construction projects. This role involves estimating, negotiating, and managing costs throughout the project lifecycle while ensuring client objectives are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a proactive approach, working independently and as part of a dynamic team. Join a company that values integrity, expertise, and a supportive culture, where your contributions will shape transformative projects and foster professional growth.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in cost management within construction.
• Strong knowledge of procurement routes and value management.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects.
• Prepare monthly cost reports for client presentation.

Skills

Cost Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Quantity Surveying

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

RICS accreditation

Tools

Internal Financial Management Software

Job description

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Manufacturing Construction

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 are looking for 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.

To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven and able to work independently as well as part of a team. In this significant position, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction, embedding, and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.

Responsibilities include:

1. Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
2. Providing estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
3. Reviewing and participating with the design services team and general contractor in the development of the cost estimates.
4. Reconciling changes and assisting the general contractor to ensure data accuracy.
5. Communicating or meeting with general contractor and owner project manager to gather status information for cost estimate updates.
6. Preparing written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.
7. Coordinating all sources of cost information for discussions and suppliers, including NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.
8. Informing and driving engineering priorities based on cost impact.
9. Working proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.
10. Managing cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate processes.
11. Participating effectively in post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
12. Managing cost impact, contingency management, and commitment tracking logs.
13. Preparing funding data presentations and coordinating value engineering sessions with stakeholders.
14. Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updates at design milestones.
15. Providing commercial input into design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
16. Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations to ensure fair contract prices.
17. Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
18. Ensuring effective management of post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
19. Ensuring robust cost auditing and valuation work, with a process for cost validation.
20. Producing monthly cost reports for client presentation.
21. Negotiating and finalizing final accounts promptly.
22. Compiling as-built cost estimate records for benchmarking.
23. Identifying, coaching, and mentoring talent to realize potential and celebrate successes.
24. Exhibiting leadership and service excellence in line with company standards.
25. Utilizing internal software for financial management, tracking margins, and forecasts.
26. Implementing and maintaining internal Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies to ensure best practice.
27. Driving a one-business culture that balances the needs of people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
28. Adhering to SOX controls where applicable.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within construction.
• RICS accreditation or working towards it preferred.
• Experience managing costs on medium to large, complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry technical matters, procurement routes, value management, and engineering.

*On-site presence requirements may vary based on client needs*

We offer a supportive, inclusive environment that promotes work-life balance, diversity, and opportunity for all employees. Learn more about us at our website and our partner site.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We do not charge candidates fees, and unsolicited resumes are property of Turner & Townsend.