Turner & Townsend
Become the leading global provider of professional services to the natural resources, infrastructure and property markets.
Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management
Manage construction cost estimating, reporting, control, and final accounting for projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The company is hiring a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to support construction cost services for its clients. The role involves advising clients, managing estimating, cost reporting, cost control, invoicing, benchmarking and final accounting, while adhering to SOX controls where required. The successful candidate will champion Turner & Townsend’s purpose and values. • Advise clients on vendor prequalification, assess proposals and bids, and make final recommendations. • Chair bid interviews and manage the appointment process. • Develop comprehensive project cost estimates and review junior estimators’ work. • Present estimates, value‑engineering recommendations, and risk assessments to clients. • Review and validate vendor cost inputs using benchmark data. • Establish cost‑reporting schedules, present forecasts, and maintain a commercial risk register. • Conduct cost‑control reviews of payment applications and recommend contractor entitlements. • Evaluate change‑order requests and advise clients on recommendations. • Manage invoicing, benchmark performance, and oversee final accounting and post‑contract audits. • Conduct post‑contract reviews, capture lessons learned, and create training manuals. • Ensure compliance with SOX controls where applicable. • Utilize bid analysis sheets, change‑control forms, cost‑estimating and take‑off software.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cost estimating
- ▸cost reporting
- ▸cost control
- ▸benchmarking
- ▸change orders
- ▸invoicing
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field. • 3–5 years of cost‑management experience on medium to large construction projects. • RICS accreditation or working towards it. • Construction consultancy experience preferred. • Strong knowledge of procurement routes, value management and value engineering. • Excellent communication skills.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸cost management
- ▸rics
- ▸consultancy
- ▸procurement
- ▸communication
Benefits
The salary range for this full‑time position is $115K‑$150K per year, based on role, level and candidate experience. On‑site presence may vary depending on client needs, and the firm offers a flexible, healthy work‑life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work where each person can influence change, succeed in their career and maintain personal well‑being. All applicant information is kept confidential in line with EEO guidelines, and the company does not charge any recruitment fees.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time