Senior Cost Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating and cost planning efforts, including developing and presenting project cost plans throughout the lifecycle of commercial construction projects.
• Act as the primary daily client interface, coordinating with owners, designers, and contractors to deliver accurate cost reporting and executive summaries.
• Manage cost control processes such as valuations, change orders, contingency tracking, and cost variance analysis.
• Provide commercial input into procurement strategies, value engineering, and design optioneering.
• Support procurement activities, including the preparation and evaluation of bid packages and contractor negotiations.
• Produce monthly cost reports, funding updates, and benchmarking data while ensuring timely closeout of final accounts.
• Mentor junior team members and manage financial aspects of commissions, including margin tracking and fee forecasting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls within the construction industry.
• Proven experience delivering cost management services on medium to large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of estimating, procurement, contract administration, and change management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills for client-facing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction consultancy.
• RICS accreditation or progress toward certification.
• Familiarity with industry-standard cost estimating platforms and financial reporting systems.

About the Company

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