Associate Director – Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor – Life Sciences Construction

Turner & Townsend

. Lead cost management teams and deliver project objectives and client expectations .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cost management teams and deliver project objectives and client expectations
Serve as primary commercial contact for clients, stakeholders, consultants, and contractors
Perform and oversee quantity surveying, cost controls, budgeting, forecasting, and change management
Support strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls services
Report commercial status, risks, opportunities, and project performance
Drive company best practices across project and program delivery
Improve cost management procedures, processes, templates, and reporting tools
Conduct staff performance reviews and support employee development
Establish objectives and strategic direction for project teams
Coach and mentor talent and support succession planning
Manage commission financial performance, fee forecasts, resource planning, and profitability reporting
Develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor key performance indicators
Implement delivery methodologies, systems, and best practices
Support quality assurance and internal business management processes
Advise clients on procurement strategies, contract administration, capital planning, and commercial risk management
Build relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams
Participate in leadership meetings and prepare executive-level presentations and reports
Provide updates on project performance, staffing, commercial status, and strategic initiatives
Support business development, proposal preparation, interviews, and client pursuits
Capture and share lessons learned and benchmarking information
Attend industry and networking events
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related construction discipline
Minimum 8+ years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, commercial management, or project controls within the construction industry
Significant experience supporting life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, research & development, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, or other highly technical construction projects
Demonstrated experience leading cost management teams and managing client relationships on complex capital programs
Strong knowledge of cost planning, estimating, procurement, change management, contract administration, and commercial controls
Experience developing and reviewing budgets, forecasts, cost reports, cash flow analyses, and final accounts
Excellent leadership, presentation, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to develop teams, drive continuous improvement, and deliver exceptional client service
Graduate degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred
RICS accreditation or equivalent professional certification is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work availability
Flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Employee opportunity and voice to affect change
Professional growth and development opportunities
Confidential handling of information
No-fee recruitment process