Strategic Cost Manager for Industrial Construction

Turnertownsend; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Baltimore is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to support a major industrial construction program. You will lead cost management, estimating, commercial administration, and QS activities across the full project lifecycle, interfacing with the client and project team.

The role demands strong estimating background, ability to manage change, compile cost plans, and deliver accurate cost reporting for multi-billion-dollar capital works in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years cost management experience in construction.
• RICS accreditation preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders across the lifecycle.
• Develop cost plans and present final cost plans.
• Review estimates with design teams and GC to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and manage cost data.
• Lead valuations, post-contract cost variances, and cost controls.

Skills

Cost management

Estimating

Commercial administration

Quantity surveying

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Baltimore is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to support a major industrial construction program. You will lead cost management, estimating, commercial administration, and QS activities across the full project lifecycle, interfacing with the client and project team.

The role demands strong estimating background, ability to manage change, compile cost plans, and deliver accurate cost reporting for multi-billion-dollar capital works in