Senior Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Construction

Turner & Townsend

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

Posted 10/1/2026full-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 budgeting, cost estimating, and financial risk management. Proficient in utilizing parametric and hybrid cost models while effectively communicating complex insights to stakeholders.

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Cost EstimatingBudgetingFinancial Risk ManagementParametric Cost ModelsClient-Facing Communication

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Hard Skills

Cost ManagementChange ManagementCost PlanningCost ControlsFinancial ReportingForecastingValue EngineeringNegotiationConstruction DocumentationData Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringTeam CollaborationCommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled Cost Modeling ToolsDigital Cost SolutionsBusiness Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementRICS Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryCost ManagementValue ManagementProcurement RoutesFinancial ComplianceChange ControlConstruction Consultancy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the key day-to-day client interface and deliver value-added cost management services
Provide leadership and direction while promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision
Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
Produce and present final cost plans and develop cost plans and estimates through design milestones
Review design services and general contractor cost estimates
Reconcile changes and verify contractor data accuracy
Gather project status information and prepare cost estimate updates
Review contractor submissions and prepare written comments and executive summaries
Coordinate cost information from project stakeholders, suppliers, subcontractors, and architects/engineers
Inform engineering priorities based on cost impact
Manage cost checks, valuations, post-contract cost variances, change control, contingency, and commitment tracking
Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate value engineering sessions
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead client-side negotiations
Produce monthly cost reports and negotiate final accounts
Compile built cost estimate records for benchmarking
Manage financial reporting, margin tracking, fee/resource forecasts, and internal business management systems
Develop parametric and hybrid cost models for estimating, benchmarking, and scenario analysis
Prepare detailed estimates and budgets for workplace construction projects, including new builds, remodels, and tenant improvements
Monitor project costs, financial risks, budget adherence, cash flow, accruals, and forecasting
Maintain financial documentation and ensure compliance with client policies, contracts, and SOX controls where applicable
Support AI-enabled cost modeling tools and scalable cost intelligence platforms
Collaborate with technical teams to translate cost workflows into digital solutions
Partner with clients and project teams on scope, cost, delivery strategy, value engineering, and data-driven recommendations
Mentor team members and identify, coach, and develop talent

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
Comfortable operating in a client-facing role
Able to work independently and as part of a team
RICS accreditation or working toward it preferred
Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of parametric and hybrid cost models
Experience with cost estimating, budgeting, cost planning, cost controls, change management, financial risk management, forecasting, and cost reporting
Ability to leverage historical data, market intelligence, and industry trends
Ability to align cost plans with project schedules for cash flow, accruals, and forecasting
Ability to support AI-enabled cost modeling tools and digital cost solutions
Ability to communicate complex cost and risk insights to senior stakeholders
Ability to mentor team members and drive continuous improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

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