Cost Manager – Commercial Real Estate Construction

Turner & Townsend

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

Posted 10/6/2026full-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 commercial real estate construction projects, including procurement strategies, vendor management, and risk assessment. Proficient in developing project estimates, cost reporting, and maintaining commercial risk registers.

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Cost ManagementVendor ManagementProject EstimationRisk AssessmentConstruction Consultancy Experience

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Hard Skills

Cost ControlBid AnalysisChange Order ManagementFinal AccountingPost-Contract AuditsBenchmarkingValue EngineeringCost Estimating SoftwareTake-Off SoftwareSOX Compliance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsStakeholder ManagementProactive ApproachTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

RICS Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementQuantity SurveyingProcurement StrategiesValue ManagementCommercial Real Estate

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide cost management services throughout the project lifecycle for commercial real estate construction projects across the United States
Advise clients on procurement strategies and manage vendor prequalification
Assess proposals, bids, and bid levelling documents; conduct bid interviews; and manage vendor appointments
Develop, review, and present project estimates covering construction, fees, direct work, and other costs
Present value engineering recommendations and risk assessments to clients
Review, validate, and challenge vendor costs using benchmark data
Establish cost reporting schedules and review and present cost reports and forecasts
Maintain commercial risk registers and host periodic project team and vendor meetings
Manage cost control, payment applications, contractor entitlements, change orders, and contractual disputes
Monitor invoicing processes
Benchmark performance against successful commissions
Manage final accounting, post-contract audits, and account closeouts
Conduct post-contract reviews and develop lessons-learned and training documents
Develop project handover procedures
Use Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, cost estimating software, and take-off software
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities

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
Proactive, client-focused approach
Analytical and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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