Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to serve as the primary day‑to‑day client interface on a large‑scale, technically complex construction program in the Midwest. This role is responsible for ensuring client objectives are met through the delivery of a high‑quality, value‑added cost management service across the full project lifecycle.
The position operates in a highly collaborative, multinational project environment and requires strong communication skills, commercial leadership, and independence. You will play a key role in embedding Turner & Townsend’s values while delivering best‑in‑class cost management outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the key day‑to‑day commercial and cost interface between the client, design team, and contractor.
- Prepare and present cost plans, estimates, and cashflow forecasts at key design and construction milestones.
- Estimate, assess, and negotiate change orders throughout early works, major construction, and close‑out phases.
- Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development and reconciliation of cost estimates.
- Coordinate all sources of cost information, including quantities from designers, subcontractor pricing, and supplier data.
- Communicate regularly with the contractor and owner’s project management team to gather status information and prepare accurate cost updates.
- Prepare written commentary on contractor submissions, including executive cost summaries.
- Inform and influence engineering and design priorities based on cost, risk, and value considerations.
- Proactively resolve cost and schedule issues with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced construction environment.
- Manage valuations, cost checks, contingency management, commitment tracking, and cost impact logs.
- Participate in post‑contract cost variance analysis and formal change control processes.
- Lead value engineering and cost optimization workshops with key stakeholders.
- Provide commercial input into design optioneering and procurement strategies.
- Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations to achieve fair and competitive outcomes for the client.
- Produce accurate monthly cost reports and funding data presentations.
- Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed in a timely and compliant manner.
- Maintain robust cost auditing, validation, and benchmarking records.
- Track financial performance, fee forecasts, and margin levels using internal systems.
- Implement and maintain Turner & Townsend business management systems and delivery methodologies.
- Identify, coach, and mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
- Demonstrate leadership aligned with Turner & Townsend’s values, service standards, and governance requirements.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Project / Program Environment
- Large‑scale, multi‑year construction program with significant early works and foundation packages followed by major vertical construction.
- Complex site conditions requiring close coordination between cost, schedule, and design disciplines.
- High expectations for cost certainty, change control, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.