Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

1w1 week ago

Turner & Townsend

Kenosha, US · Full-time · $130,000 – $170,000

About this role

Turner & Townsend helps deliver project outcomes from inception through completion and beyond via transformational consultancy, project delivery, and operations. With 133 offices in 49 countries, we support real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors worldwide. We seek an experienced Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor as key client interface for value-added cost management service.

Day-to-day involves estimating and negotiating change orders across the construction lifecycle, providing cost planning, and producing final cost plans for presentation. Review estimates with design teams and general contractors, reconcile changes, and communicate status updates. Manage cost controls, quantity surveying, and change processes proactively with minimal supervision.

Our dynamic, innovative, client-focused team thrives in an inclusive, fun company culture. Clients appreciate our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and quality delivery. Operate self-motivated in client-facing roles, working independently or collaboratively across global projects.

Provide leadership and direction while embedding Turner & Townsend's purpose, values, and vision. Lead negotiations on contractor pricing, prepare monthly cost reports, and ensure timely final accounts. Compile as-built records for benchmarking on exciting worldwide projects.

Requirements

Experience as Senior Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor in client-facing role
Proficiency in cost planning, estimating, and value engineering exercises
Skilled in negotiating change orders and contractor pricing
Knowledge of construction lifecycle cost controls and quantity surveying
Ability to prepare funding presentations and coordinate VE sessions
Competence in managing cost variances, contingency, and commitment tracking
Proven track record in producing cost reports and benchmarking records
Capacity to work proactively with minimal supervision on larger projects

Responsibilities

Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
Provide estimate and cost planning, producing and presenting final cost plans
Review and participate in development of cost estimates with design team and general contractor
Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management throughout project lifecycle
Produce monthly cost reports for client presentation
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on behalf of client
Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes
Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed in timely manner

Benefits

Work on exciting projects in real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources worldwide
Dynamic, innovative, and client-focused team environment
Inclusive and fun company culture
Global network of 133 offices in 49 countries