Senior Construction Cost Manager​/Quantity Surveyor - Benchmarking Lead

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, transforming outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority‑owned by CBRE Group, Inc.,

the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, and together we provide a premier program, project and cost management offering worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the key day‑to‑day client interface, ensuring client objectives are met through the delivery of a value‑added cost management service.

• Act as the primary client interface, delivering clear, executive‑level cost reporting, variance analysis, and strategic commercial guidance.
• Lead cost planning, estimating, and financial governance across the full project lifecycle, including preparing and presenting detailed cost plans, forecasts, and cash‑flow projections.
• Oversee project cost control processes, including managing change orders, valuations, contractor applications, and final account negotiations with a defensible, auditable approach.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, lead commercial negotiations, and ensure accuracy and alignment of project cost data.
• Participate in design development, providing commercial input into design optioneering, value engineering, and engineering prioritization based on cost impact.
• Coordinate and consolidate cost information from multiple sources, including contractors, consultants, and suppliers, to support informed decision‑making.
• Manage post‑contract cost variances, change control processes, and contingency tracking to ensure effective project delivery.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, funding updates, and executive summaries for client presentation.
• Lead and contribute to the development of Turner & Townsend’s internal benchmarking strategy, including compiling built cost data and establishing consistent cost baselines across programs.
• Track market trends (labor, materials, and economic conditions) and apply insights to forecasting and risk mitigation.
• Drive the use of digital cost management and benchmarking tools to standardize data, improve reporting, and enhance delivery efficiency.
• Oversee remote delivery teams, ensuring consistent execution of best practices, governance standards, and company methodologies.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal business management systems and delivery frameworks.
• Support financial management activities, including fee tracking, resource forecasting, and margin reporting.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in cost management or quantity surveying, ideally within a consultancy or large capital program environment.
• Proven experience delivering cost management services on medium to large, complex construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop cost models, analyze project data, and contribute to benchmarking or cost intelligence initiatives.
• Experience leading or coordinating remote or distributed project teams is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry practices, including procurement routes, value engineering, and commercial management.
• Proficiency with digital cost management tools (e.g., CostX or similar platforms).
• RICS accreditation (or working toward it) or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.

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