Senior Construction Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
• Provide cost estimating and planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans
• Collaborate with design teams and general contractors in the development of cost estimates
• Reconcile changes and support contractors to ensure cost data accuracy
• Interface with general contractors and client/project managers to gather status updates and prepare cost reports
• Prepare written comments on contractor submissions, including executive summaries
• Coordinate all sources of cost information, including suppliers, subcontractors, and design teams
• Inform and help drive engineering decisions based on cost impact
• Proactively resolve cost and scheduling issues with minimal supervision
• Manage cost checks and perform valuations on large-scale construction activities
• Participate in post-contract cost variance analysis and change control processes
• Manage cost impact assessments, contingency tracking, and commitment logs
• Prepare funding presentations and coordinate value engineering sessions
• Develop cost plans and estimates throughout the design phase
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations
• Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management
• Oversee cost auditing and valuation processes
• Produce and present monthly cost reports to the client
• Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed in a timely manner
• Maintain and compile cost benchmark data
• Identify, coach, and mentor team members
• Manage financial tracking using internal systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field
• 5–7+ years of experience in construction cost management
• Experience supporting medium to large-scale, complex construction projects
• Experience in hospitality, hotel, or entertainment sectors is highly advantageous
• Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred
• Working toward or holding RICS accreditation is preferred
• Strong understanding of procurement strategies, value management, and cost control practices
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project workstreams

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.