Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Manufacturing Construction

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

Job summary

A leading company in construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost management on exciting projects. The role involves client interaction, cost planning, and team leadership. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and relevant experience in the construction industry.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Preparing funding data presentations and coordinating value engineering sessions.
• Managing cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Cost 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 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.

*Open to Domestic and International Relocation*

Responsibilities:

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. Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure data accuracy.
5. Communicating or meeting with the 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 data from 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 updated cost plans at milestones.
15. Providing commercial input to 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 success.
24. Exhibiting leadership and service excellence on commissions in line with appointment conditions.
25. Utilizing internal software for financial management, tracking margins, and forecasts.
26. Implementing and maintaining internal business management systems and delivery methodologies.
27. Driving a one-business culture that balances the needs of people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
28. Adhering to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 the construction industry.
• RICS accreditation or working towards it is preferred.
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large, complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry technical matters, procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

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

We promote a healthy, flexible work environment that supports work-life balance and encourages diversity and inclusion. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer and values applications from all sectors of the community.

For more information, visit our website.

Note: We do not accept unsolicited CVs outside our preferred channels. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.