Associate Director - Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management services for a large-scale, complex high-tech construction program involving advanced manufacturing and campus expansion.
• Interface with clients, stakeholders, and consultants at all project stages to ensure seamless coordination.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Act as the primary point of contact for reporting on the overall commercial status of projects.
• Manage financial performance, including fee forecasts, resource planning, and margin tracking.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to team members to foster a high-performance culture.
• Advise clients on contracting and procurement strategies across various delivery models.
• Identify and act on business development and cross-selling opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• Proven experience working on large-scale, complex construction programs such as manufacturing, infrastructure, or major campus developments.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills for client-facing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, or engineering.
• RICS certification or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Previous experience in construction consultancy.

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources to deliver impactful projects and programs. Majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., we provide premier programme, project, and cost management offerings worldwide.