Senior Cost Manager — Remote Leader in Cost Management

Turner & Townsend; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead day-to-day client interfaces and deliver high-quality cost management across real estate projects.

The role requires strong communication and stakeholder management, the ability to work remotely with project teams, and expertise across the full cost management lifecycle from planning to closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large construction projects.
• Knowledge of value management and value engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Prepare cost plans and estimates, including final cost plan presentations.
• Review and collaborate with design services and GC on cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and ensure contractor data accuracy.
• Prepare cost estimate updates and executive summaries for stakeholders.
• Coordinate cost information sources from subs, AEs, and suppliers.
• Lead post‑contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Manage cost checks and valuation processes for large projects.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Stakeholder management

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

RICS accreditation preferred

Job description

Turner & Townsend in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead day-to-day client interfaces and deliver high-quality cost management across real estate projects.

The role requires strong communication and stakeholder management, the ability to work remotely with project teams, and expertise across the full cost management lifecycle from planning to closeout.