Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of complex construction projects and capital programs. This client-facing role will provide cost management, quantity surveying, commercial oversight, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and procurement through construction and closeout.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator who can work independently while collaborating effectively with project teams and stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to support a diverse portfolio of major capital projects in the Northeast Ohio market, with opportunities across a variety of high-growth sectors. In this role, you will help promote the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend while delivering best-in-class cost management services.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cost management services across major capital construction projects, ensuring successful commercial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning, estimating, forecasting, quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management services on complex construction projects and programs.
• Develop, maintain, and present cost plans and estimates throughout design and construction, including updates at key project milestones.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, negotiate change orders, and support procurement and contracting activities.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, design teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to deliver accurate cost advice and reporting.
• Reconcile estimates, review contractor submissions, and validate project costs to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Manage cost impact assessments, contingency tracking, commitment logs, and change control processes.
• Lead value engineering and cost optimization efforts, providing commercial input during design development and procurement.
• Conduct cost checks, valuations, benchmarking, and audit activities to support sound commercial governance.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, executive summaries, funding presentations, and other client-facing deliverables.
• Support multiple projects and capital programs while ensuring consistent cost management processes and reporting standards.
• Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.
• Compile and maintain built-cost data and benchmarking information to support future estimates and program planning.
• Mentor and support junior team members, sharing knowledge and promoting professional development.
• Support financial management activities, including resource forecasting, fee management, and project performance reporting.
• Implement and maintain Turner & Townsend business systems, methodologies, and best practices.
• Promote a collaborative, client-focused culture aligned with Turner & Townsend's values and commitment to excellence.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, estimating, cost controls, or commercial management within the construction industry.
• Experience supporting medium to large-scale capital projects within sectors such as data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, infrastructure, commercial, or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience leading cost management services through design, procurement, construction, and project closeout phases.
• Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, estimating, change management, procurement, value engineering, and commercial management principles.
• Experience reviewing contractor pricing, negotiating changes, and managing project cost reporting and controls.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and collaborate effectively with multiple project stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a client-facing environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• RICS accreditation, or progress toward accreditation, is preferred.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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