Director of Construction Cost Management

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Cost Managers for large-scale construction projects
• Oversee cost management services and lead client communications
• Conduct research on construction market conditions and produce thought leadership reports
• Manage strategic and operational aspects including resource planning and financial management
• Drive business development, identify cross-selling opportunities, and prepare RFP responses
• Ensure quality control, compliance with ISO standards, and internal BMS audits
• Track revenue, margins, and monthly fees using internal software
• Mentor staff and partner with talent acquisition to manage future staffing needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, or engineering
• 12+ years of relevant cost management or quantity surveying experience
• 2+ years of experience managing high-performing cost management teams in a consulting environment
• Proven track record in successful cost management service delivery
• Strong business development acumen and ambition
• Experience in sectors such as commercial real estate, data centers, life sciences, or industrial manufacturing
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering

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.