Strategic Cost Lead - Life Sciences Construction

Turner & Townsend; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to serve as a key day-to-day client interface for major capital construction projects, including large-scale manufacturing and advanced technology facilities. The role spans planning through closeout with emphasis on cost management and value engineering.

You will lead and mentor teams, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure cost objectives align with project goals in a client-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction field required.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in construction.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide estimate and cost planning including final cost plan.
• Review estimates with design services team and general contractor.
• Reconcile changes and ensure data accuracy for contractors.
• Prepare cost estimates updates and executive summaries.
• Lead cost checks and valuations on larger projects.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering

RICS accredited or working toward accreditation preferred

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to serve as a key day-to-day client interface for major capital construction projects, including large-scale manufacturing and advanced technology facilities. The role spans planning through closeout with emphasis on cost management and value engineering.

You will lead and mentor teams, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure cost objectives align with project goals in a client-facing environment.