Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Support cost management across all project phases, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates
• Produce monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and financial updates for stakeholders
• Manage change control processes, including review of change orders and cost variances
• Participate in contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews and procurement strategy development
• Collaborate with design teams and vendors to validate cost estimates and perform quantity surveying
• Contribute to cost risk analysis and scenario planning for multi-phase programs
• Monitor market trends regarding escalation, labor availability, and material pricing
• Assist in developing strategies for cost optimization and value engineering
• Coordinate with scheduling teams to align cost forecasts with project timelines
• Support continuous improvement in cost management practices and standardization
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and project teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in cost management or project controls
• Experience in large-scale, mission-critical environments such as data centers, high-tech, or industrial
• Solid understanding of estimating, budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems
• Familiarity with procurement strategies and commercial management of contracts
• Proficiency in industry-standard cost management tools and software
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction consultancy
• Progress toward RICS accreditation

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, working across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources.