Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Manufacturing Construction

Turner & Townsend Limited; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry seeks a Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to oversee client interactions and deliver exceptional cost management services. The role involves leadership, communication, and expertise in construction cost management, ensuring project success from inception to completion.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Diversity promotion

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in cost management.
• RICS accreditation or progress towards it preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Preparing funding data presentations and coordinating value engineering sessions.
• Producing monthly cost reports for clients.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

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

Tools

Cost 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, embedding, and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.

Responsibilities include:

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Providing estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Reviewing and participating with the design services team and general contractor in the development of the cost estimates.
• Reconciling changes and assisting the general contractor to ensure data accuracy.
• Communicating with general contractors and project managers to gather status information for cost estimate updates.
• Preparing comments on contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
• Coordinating all sources of cost information for discussions and supplier data.
• Driving engineering priorities based on cost impact.
• Resolving scheduling issues proactively with minimal supervision.
• Managing cost checks, valuations, and ensuring timely, accurate processes.
• Participating in post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Managing cost impact, contingency, and commitment tracking logs.
• Preparing funding data presentations and coordinating value engineering sessions.
• Developing cost plans through the design phase and updating at milestones.
• Providing commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering.
• Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing, leading negotiations to ensure fair contract prices.
• Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities.
• Ensuring effective management of post-contract cost variances and change control.
• Managing cost auditing and valuation work, establishing robust validation processes.
• Producing monthly cost reports for clients.
• Negotiating and finalizing final accounts promptly.
• Compiling as-built cost records for benchmarking.
• Identifying, coaching, and mentoring talent.
• Exhibiting leadership and service excellence.
• Utilizing software to track margins, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Implementing internal systems and methodologies for consistent delivery.
• Promoting a one-business culture that balances stakeholder needs.
• 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 cost management within the construction industry.
• RICS accreditation or progress towards it preferred.
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large, complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry technical matters, procurement routes, value management, and engineering.

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

We offer a supportive environment that promotes work-life balance and diversity. Turner & Townsend is committed to equal opportunity and creating an inclusive workplace. Learn more about us at our website and our partner.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please note that candidates should not pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, and unsolicited resumes are property of Turner & Townsend.