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 / Quantity Surveyor to deliver value-added cost management on large-scale semiconductor and advanced manufacturing construction projects. You will guide cost planning, lead negotiations with contractors, and provide strong client-facing leadership across design and delivery teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5–7 years’ experience, and preferably a RICS accreditation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant cost management experience in construction.
• RICS accreditation or working towards it is preferred.
• Experience leading cost management on medium or large-sized projects of medium to high complexity.
• Experience supporting semiconductor, advanced manufacturing or technical construction projects is preferred.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement routes, value management and value engineering.

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 design services team and general contractor in cost estimates.
• Lead cost management on medium to high complexity projects.
• Coordinate VE sessions and value engineering with stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

RICS accreditation (preferred)

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to deliver value-added cost management on large-scale semiconductor and advanced manufacturing construction projects. You will guide cost planning, lead negotiations with contractors, and provide strong client-facing leadership across design and delivery teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5–7 years’ experience, and preferably a RICS accreditation.