Senior Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend

. Act as the key day-to-day client interface and deliver value-added cost management services .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management for construction projects, including estimating, budgeting, and financial reporting. Proficient in client engagement, negotiation, and leveraging data for informed decision-making.

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Cost ManagementChange Order NegotiationBudgeting And Financial ReportingConstruction Industry KnowledgeRICS Accreditation

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationCost AuditingValue EngineeringParametric Cost ModelingFinancial ForecastingChange Control ManagementCost ValidationData AnalysisContractor Pricing ReviewConstruction Project Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeam CollaborationClient-Facing SkillsMentoringContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled Cost Modeling ToolsBusiness Management SystemsCost Intelligence Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

RICS Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementQuantity SurveyingProcurement RoutesValue ManagementConstruction Consultancy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the key day-to-day client interface and deliver value-added cost management services
Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
Produce and present final cost plans, estimates, budgets, and monthly cost reports
Review design services and general contractor cost estimates
Reconcile changes and validate contractor data
Gather project status information and prepare cost estimate updates
Review contractor submissions and prepare written comments and executive summaries
Coordinate cost information from NPA, subcontractors, and architects/engineers
Inform engineering priorities based on cost impact
Manage cost checks, valuations, cost audits, and cost validation processes
Manage cost impacts, contingencies, commitments, post-contract variances, and change control
Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate value engineering sessions
Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead client-side negotiations
Align cost plans with schedules to manage cash flow, accruals, and forecasting
Develop parametric and hybrid cost models for estimating, benchmarking, and scenario analysis
Leverage historical data, market intelligence, and industry trends to improve cost outputs
Support AI-enabled cost modeling tools and scalable cost intelligence platforms
Collaborate with technical teams to translate workflows into digital solutions
Partner with clients and project teams to align scope, cost, and delivery strategy
Communicate cost and risk insights to senior stakeholders
Contribute to enterprise cost strategies, capital planning, and long-range forecasting
Mentor team members and drive continuous improvement
Track commission margins, fees, resource forecasts, and financial reports using internal software
Maintain business management systems, delivery methodologies, and SOX controls where applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field
Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in a construction-industry cost management role
Experience leading cost management on medium or large, medium- to high-complexity construction projects
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering
Excellent communication skills
RICS accreditation or working toward it preferred
Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work in a client-facing role
USA-wide work location

Benefits

Comp & perks

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