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Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Construction

On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.7-8 years of relevant experience in cost management within the construction industry. RICS accreditation or progress towards it is preferred. Experience leading cost management on medium to large construction projects of moderate to high complexity. Strong background in construction consultancy is highly preferred. In-depth knowledge of construction industry technical matters including various procurement routes, value management, and value engineering. Exceptional communication skills.

About the job

Join Turner & Townsend, a leading global professional services firm, as a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor in our San Diego office. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the primary interface for our clients, ensuring that their objectives are achieved through exceptional cost management services.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, thrive in client-facing scenarios, and demonstrate a self-motivated and driven work ethic. You will be instrumental in providing leadership, promoting the values and vision of Turner & Townsend, and ensuring the successful delivery of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
  • Provide comprehensive cost planning and present final cost plans to clients.
  • Collaborate with design teams and contractors to develop and review cost estimates.
  • Reconcile changes and verify contractor data accuracy.
  • Engage with project managers and contractors to gather status updates for cost estimation.
  • Prepare detailed feedback on contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
  • Coordinate various cost information sources for discussions and supplier engagements.
  • Drive engineering priorities based on cost implications.
  • Proactively resolve scheduling issues with minimal supervision.
  • Manage cost checks and valuations for larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate processes.
  • Participate in post-contract cost variance analysis and change control processes.
  • Oversee cost impact and contingency management, maintaining comprehensive tracking logs.
  • Facilitate funding presentations and coordinate value engineering sessions with stakeholders.
  • Develop cost plans and estimates through design phases, providing updates at key milestones.
  • Contribute commercial insights to design options and value engineering efforts.
  • Review pricing from contractors and subcontractors, leading negotiations to secure fair contract pricing.
  • Conduct quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management throughout project lifecycles.

About Turner & Townsend

As a global leader in professional services, Turner & Townsend employs over 22,000 professionals across more than 60 countries. We partner with clients in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources to deliver transformative outcomes that enhance lives. By collaborating closely, we tackle the world’s most significant projects and programs, turning challenges into opportunities and complexities into achievements. Our expertise spans program, project, cost, asset, and commercial management, alongside controls and performance, procurement, and supply chain solutions, as well as digital and sustainability initiatives. We are proud to be majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the largest commercial real estate services and investment firm globally, enhancing our capabilities to provide premier project and cost management offerings.

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