Cost Manager – Life Sciences

Turner & Townsend

. Support planning, delivery, and financial management of life sciences construction projects .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Raleigh • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management for life sciences construction projects, including procurement strategies, vendor management, and financial reporting. Proficient in developing project estimates, conducting risk assessments, and managing contractual disputes.

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Cost ManagementVendor ManagementProject EstimationRisk AssessmentConstruction Consultancy Experience

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Hard Skills

Cost ControlBid AnalysisValue EngineeringFinancial ManagementContractual Dispute ResolutionChange Order ManagementPost-Contract AuditsCost ReportingBenchmarkingProcurement Strategies

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Cost Estimating SoftwareTake-Off SoftwareBid Analysis SheetsChange Control Forms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementRICS Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Life Sciences ConstructionConstruction IndustryValue ManagementVendor PrequalificationMedium or Large-Sized Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support planning, delivery, and financial management of life sciences construction projects
Advise clients on procurement strategies and manage vendor prequalification
Assess proposals, bids, and bid levelling documents; make client recommendations
Attend and chair bid interviews and manage vendor appointment processes
Develop, review, and present project estimates covering construction, fees, direct work, and other costs
Present value engineering recommendations and risk assessments
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 meetings with project teams and vendors
Manage cost control, payment applications, contractor entitlements, change orders, 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
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 strongly preferred
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering
Strong communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Opportunity to affect change
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Confidential handling of information