Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Semi Conductor Construction

Turner & Townsend Plc.; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend Plc. is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor for construction projects in Boise, Idaho. The role entails leading cost management efforts while interfacing day-to-day with clients, ensuring their objectives are met effectively.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree related to construction, along with 5-7 years of experience in a cost management role. Responsibilities will include estimating change orders, developing cost plans, and negotiating contracts, requiring strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in cost management within construction.
• RICS accreditation preferred.
• Experience with medium to large-sized construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning and develop estimates.
• Review contractor pricing and lead negotiations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership and direction

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Semi Conductor Construction

Full-time position.

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 strong 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

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development of cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure their data is accurate.
• Communicate or meet with the general contractor and owner of project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update.
• Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.
• Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
• Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, completing timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
• Participate effectively with post‑contract cost variances and the change of control processes.
• Manage cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.
• Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
• Providing commercial input to design options and engineering, and input into value engineering exercises.
• Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.
• Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring that post‑contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
• Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.
• Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.
• Compiling built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.
• Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others.
• Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions in line with the conditions of appointment.
• Financial Management – utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports.
• Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for clients and the company.
• Be a role model that drives a one‑business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a field related to construction.
• Minimum 5‑7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.
• RICS accredited or working towards it is preferred.
• Experience of leading cost management on medium or large‑sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.