Senior Cost Manager: Strategic Cost Planning & Valuation

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

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management for complex projects in the United States. You will act as the key client interface, deliver value-added cost management services, and manage estimating, budgeting, and post-contract delivery across multi-client portfolios.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be self-motivated, and capable of working independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or 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.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Review and participate with design services and general contractor in cost estimates.
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers.
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.
• Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase and milestones.

Skills

Client facing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management for complex projects in the United States. You will act as the key client interface, deliver value-added cost management services, and manage estimating, budgeting, and post-contract delivery across multi-client portfolios.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be self-motivated, and capable of working independently or in a team.