Cost Manager – Commercial Real Estate Construction

Turner & Townsend

. Provide cost management services throughout the project lifecycle for commercial real estate construction projects .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • New Mexico • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management for commercial real estate construction projects, including project estimating, vendor management, and risk assessment. Proficient in using cost estimating software and managing project budgets and forecasts.

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Cost ManagementProject EstimatingVendor ManagementRisk AssessmentConstruction Consultancy Experience

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Hard Skills

Cost ManagementProject EstimatingValue EngineeringBudget ManagementCost ControlInvoicingContractual DisputesChange OrdersProcurement StrategiesRisk Registers

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Bid Analysis SheetsChange Control FormsCost Estimating SoftwareTake-off Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementRICS Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Commercial Real EstateConstruction IndustryProcurement RoutesValue ManagementMedium or Large-Sized Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide cost management services throughout the project lifecycle for commercial real estate construction projects
Advise clients on procurement strategies and manage vendor prequalification, proposals, bids, bid leveling, interviews, recommendations, and appointments
Develop and manage project estimates covering 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
Use benchmark data from other projects to review estimates
Establish cost reporting schedules and review and present cost reports and forecasts
Review project budgets and spending forecasts with clients
Develop and 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 client reviews, document lessons learned, and create training materials
Develop project handover procedures
Prepare and use bid analysis sheets, change control forms, cost estimating software, and take-off software

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field
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 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 work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team
Proficiency with Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software
SOX control responsibilities may apply and must be followed where applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses may be available in addition to base salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Confidential handling of applicant information