Senior Cost Manager - Commercial Construction

About the Role

The Senior Cost Manager role supports commercial real‑estate and corporate interiors projects, focusing on tenant improvements, office fit‑outs and capital projects. The successful candidate will be detail‑oriented, client‑focused and capable of delivering high‑quality cost management throughout the project lifecycle, with on‑site/office presence Monday to Friday. • Advise clients on procurement strategies and vendor selection. • Manage prequalification, bid leveling, and final recommendations. • Lead bid interviews and oversee the appointment process. • Develop and present project estimates covering construction, fees, direct work, and other costs. • Review and challenge vendor estimates using benchmark data and market intelligence. • Present value engineering options and risk assessments to clients. • Administer live construction contracts and manage change order procedures, including client sign‑off. • Review contractor measured quantities and validate cost accuracy. • Oversee cost reporting and forecasting, including budget tracking, variance analysis, and spend projections. • Establish and maintain reporting schedules and commercial risk registers. • Review and process contractor pay applications, manage invoicing workflows, and monitor cash flow. • Evaluate and negotiate change orders, liaising with project managers to assess contractor entitlements. • Support dispute prevention and resolution related to payment requisitions and contractual issues. • Benchmark performance against other successful commissions. • Manage final account close‑out, including audits, vendor settlements, and post‑contract reviews. • Document lessons learned and contribute to internal training materials. • Develop procedures for project handover and close‑out. • Utilize tools such as bid analysis sheets, change control forms, cost estimating software, and take‑off platforms. • Ensure compliance with applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost estimating
• ▸bid management
• ▸change orders
• ▸risk management
• ▸cash flow
• ▸contract administration

What You Bring

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in construction‑related fields, at least seven years of cost‑management experience in commercial real‑estate, strong knowledge of contracts and procurement, proficiency with estimating software, and excellent client‑facing communication. RICS accreditation or progress toward it is valued, and consultancy experience is preferred. • On‑site/office presence required Monday to Friday; requirements may change depending on client needs.

Requirements

• ▸construction degree
• ▸7 years
• ▸cost management
• ▸contracts procurement
• ▸estimating software
• ▸rics accreditation

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance, celebrates diversity and offers equal‑opportunity employment. The firm does not charge candidates any recruitment fees and expects agencies to operate under formal agreements.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time