Turner & Townsend
Become the leading global provider of professional services to the natural resources, infrastructure and property markets.
Director of Cost Management
Lead cost management team and oversee cost services for large construction projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead and manage a cost management team to deliver all accountabilities. • Oversee client communications and cost management service delivery. • Conduct research on construction market conditions and analyze published data. • Produce thought‑leadership reports offering market insights. • Direct strategic and operational management of cost services across sectors, including resource and financial planning, business generation, and training. • Set team strategy and ambition aligned with the business plan. • Grow and develop talent, fostering a culture of learning, respect and inclusivity. • Capture and share key knowledge in internal databases. • Identify and implement process improvements for internal systems. • Ensure quality compliance and participate in ISO audits. • Develop priority plans with risk mitigation, KPIs, and management controls. • Conduct internal BMS audits and represent the office in external certification audits. • Act as brand ambassador, building pipelines with existing and new clients. • Present to senior leadership and prepare delivery materials. • Track revenue, margins, fees, and resource requirements using internal software. • Prepare proposals and RFP responses for new projects. • Attend networking and promotional events with directors. • Mentor staff and promote career advancement. • Partner with talent acquisition to attract and plan for future staffing needs. • Model a one‑business culture balancing people, clients, stakeholders and society. • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸market research
- ▸process improvement
- ▸quality compliance
- ▸risk management
- ▸financial tracking
- ▸proposal preparation
What You Bring
The firm seeks a Director of Cost Management to head the cost management function for a large‑scale construction project. The role is responsible for delivering cost management services with excellence, expanding the service offering, and maintaining strong client engagement. The successful candidate will be a driven leader with superior interpersonal skills. • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field. • Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management or engineering preferred. • 12+ years of cost management or quantity surveying experience. • 2+ years leading high‑performing cost management teams in a consulting environment. • Proven people‑management track record. • Demonstrated success delivering cost management services to clients. • Strong business‑development acumen and drive for growth. • Experience with major construction sectors such as commercial real estate, data centers, life sciences, industrial manufacturing or natural resources. • Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸graduate
- ▸12+ years
- ▸leadership
- ▸business development
- ▸people management
Benefits
The position offers a salary range of $170 K to $205 K per year, reflecting base pay only; total compensation may vary based on experience. On‑site presence requirements may change according to client needs. Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, flexible working environment, values work‑life balance, and is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The company celebrates its people’s vision and mission and supports their success in both work and life.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time