Turner & Townsend
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Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Lead cost management and quantity surveying services for clients.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Associate Director Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor will lead cost management services for key clients, overseeing internal and external stakeholders and ensuring delivery excellence. The role requires strong communication, client‑facing confidence, self‑motivation and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while championing Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values and vision. • Lead cost management team and ensure accountability delivery. • Interface with clients, stakeholders and consultants at all project stages. • Perform quantity surveying, cost control and change management throughout lifecycle. • Coordinate with contractors, owners’ representatives and external stakeholders. • Manage strategic and operational cost management and project controls across sectors. • Serve as primary contact for reporting commercial status of projects. • Promote best practices and improve cost management procedures and templates. • Conduct staff performance reviews, set team strategy and mentor talent. • Track financial performance, margin levels and fee/resource forecasts using internal software. • Develop risk mitigation plans, KPI measurements and management controls. • Implement, audit and maintain internal Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies. • Act as brand ambassador, build market knowledge and generate pipeline of opportunities. • Advise on contracting and procurement strategies across various industries. • Build strong client and cross‑functional relationships; present to senior leadership. • Provide weekly project and staffing updates, propose solutions and obtain approvals. • Identify cross‑selling and business generation opportunities; contribute to proposals. • Capture and share project learnings in Knowledge Management systems. • Attend networking events and foster a one‑business culture.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cost management
- ▸quantity surveying
- ▸project controls
- ▸financial tracking
- ▸risk management
- ▸client interface
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in construction‑related fields (preferred graduate degree) and have at least eight years of cost management experience, preferably in construction consultancy. Professional accreditation such as RICS or equivalent and SME expertise in quantity surveying are required, along with excellent presentation and communication skills.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸rics
- ▸8 years
- ▸cost management
- ▸quantity surveying
- ▸presentation
Benefits
The full‑time position offers a salary range of $170K‑$185K, with flexibility to support work‑life balance and a supportive, inclusive workplace. Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and provides a healthy, productive environment for personal and professional growth.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time