Senior Cost Manager - Semiconductor Construction

Turner & Townsend; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the key day-to-day client interface on large-scale semiconductor and advanced manufacturing construction projects. You will lead cost planning, cost control, and commercial management delivering robust cost outcomes for complex facilities, cleanrooms, and utilities.

The role requires strong communication, independence, and the ability to drive cost efficiency while supporting project teams through the lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in cost management, quantity surveying, commercial management, or construction cost consultancy.
• RICS accredited or working towards accreditation preferred.
• Experience leading cost management on medium or large-scale projects of moderate to high complexity.
• Experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, industrial or similar technically complex projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders across the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning and present final cost plans.
• Review with design and general contractor teams to develop accurate estimates.
• Coordinate cost information from multiple sources for discussions and negotiations.
• Monitor budgets, commitments and forecasted cost at completion throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and support valuation and change control processes.
• Lead cost auditing, post‑contract cost variances, and value engineering activities.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Client-facing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

RICS accreditation (preferred)

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the key day-to-day client interface on large-scale semiconductor and advanced manufacturing construction projects. You will lead cost planning, cost control, and commercial management delivering robust cost outcomes for complex facilities, cleanrooms, and utilities.

The role requires strong communication, independence, and the ability to drive cost efficiency while supporting project teams through the lifecycle