Senior Director, Cost Management – Life Sciences Construction

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Cost Management to lead cost services across large-scale life sciences construction programs. You will provide commercial leadership, oversee stakeholder relationships, and ensure successful delivery of cost management outcomes from start to finish.

The ideal candidate brings strong quantity surveying and commercial controls expertise, exceptional communication, and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams in regulated,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field is required.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, commercial management, or project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management teams, ensuring successful delivery of project objectives and client expectations.
• Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for clients, project stakeholders, consultants, and contractors throughout all project phases.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients and project teams across multiple projects and programs.
• Perform and oversee quantity surveying, cost controls, budgeting, forecasting, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively with owners, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders, ensuring successful coordination within the overall construction process.
• Support the strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls services across life sciences and advanced manufacturing portfolios.
• Act as the primary source for reporting overall commercial status, risks, opportunities, and project performance.
• Drive Turner & Townsend best practices across all stages of project and program delivery.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost management

Commercial controls

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related construction discipline

Graduate degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Cost Management to lead cost services across large-scale life sciences construction programs. You will provide commercial leadership, oversee stakeholder relationships, and ensure successful delivery of cost management outcomes from start to finish.

The ideal candidate brings strong quantity surveying and commercial controls expertise, exceptional communication, and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams in regulated,