Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
• Providing estimate and cost planning including final cost plans
• Reviewing and participating with design services and general contractors in cost estimate development
• Reconciling changes and ensuring contractor data accuracy
• Managing cost checks, valuations, and contingency tracking logs
• Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management
• Producing monthly cost reports for client presentation
• Negotiating and agreeing on final accounts in a timely manner
• Providing commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering
• Mentoring talent and managing internal financial reporting and margin levels

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large, complex construction projects
• Strong knowledge of procurement routes, value management, and value engineering
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• RICS accreditation or currently working towards it
• 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, working across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources.