Cost Manager – Commercial Real Estate Construction

Turner & Townsend

. Support cost management services for large-scale corporate real estate, office, and workplace development projects .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management for large-scale construction projects, including procurement strategies, project estimating, and vendor management. Proficient in financial oversight, risk assessment, and compliance with industry standards.

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Cost ManagementProject EstimatingVendor ManagementConstruction Consultancy ExperienceRICS Accreditation

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimatingValue EngineeringBudget ManagementRisk AssessmentCost Control

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Bid Analysis SheetsChange Control FormsCost Estimating SoftwareTake-off Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementRICS Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryProcurement StrategiesCommercial ProjectsCorporate InteriorsWorkplace Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support cost management services for large-scale corporate real estate, office, and workplace development projects
Advise clients on procurement strategies and manage vendor prequalification, proposals, bids, bid levelling, bid interviews, recommendations, and appointments
Manage project estimating for construction, fees, direct work, and other costs
Review junior team members’ estimates and present estimates, value engineering recommendations, and risk assessments to clients
Meet vendors to review, validate, and challenge costs; benchmark estimates against data from other projects
Establish cost-reporting schedules and review and present cost reports and forecasts
Review project budgets and spending forecasts with clients; maintain commercial risk registers
Host periodic meetings with project teams and vendors
Manage cost control, payment application assessments, contractor entitlements, change orders, payment requisitions, and contractual disputes
Manage and monitor invoicing
Benchmark performance against successful commissions
Manage final accounting, post-contract audits, and account closeouts
Conduct post-contract reviews, document lessons learned, and create training materials
Develop project handover procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a field related to construction
Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in a cost management role in the construction industry
RICS accredited or working towards it is valuable
Experience supporting cost management on medium or large-sized commercial, corporate interiors, workplace, office, or regional hub construction projects
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering
Strong communication skills
Ability to use or prepare Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software
Must adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses may be available
Comprehensive benefits package
Healthy, productive and flexible working environment
Work-life balance
Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment