Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of complex construction projects and capital programs. This client-facing role will provide cost management, quantity surveying, commercial oversight, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and procurement through construction and closeout.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator who can work independently while collaborating effectively with project teams and stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to support a diverse portfolio of major capital projects in the Northeast Ohio market, with opportunities across a variety of high-growth sectors. In this role, you will help promote the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend while delivering best-in-class cost management services.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cost management services across major capital construction projects, ensuring successful commercial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning, estimating, forecasting, quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management services on complex construction projects and programs.
• Develop, maintain, and present cost plans and estimates throughout design and construction, including updates at key project milestones.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, negotiate change orders, and support procurement and contracting activities.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, design teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to deliver accurate cost advice and reporting.
• Reconcile estimates, review contractor submissions, and validate project costs to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Manage cost impact assessments, contingency tracking, commitment logs, and change control processes.
• Lead value engineering and cost optimization efforts, providing commercial input during design development and procurement.
• Conduct cost checks, valuations, benchmarking, and audit activities to support sound commercial governance.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, executive summaries, funding presentations, and other client-facing deliverables.
• Support multiple projects and capital programs while ensuring consistent cost management processes and reporting standards.
• Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.
• Compile and maintain built-cost data and benchmarking information to support future estimates and program planning.
• Mentor and support junior team members, sharing knowledge and promoting professional development.
• Support financial management activities, including resource forecasting, fee management, and project performance reporting.
• Implement and maintain Turner & Townsend business systems, methodologies, and best practices.
• Promote a collaborative, client-focused culture aligned with Turner & Townsend's values and commitment to excellence.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.