Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend is looking for an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for key clients across a growing portfolio of major capital projects. This individual will ensure the successful delivery of cost management services while managing both internal and external stakeholders across complex, fast-paced construction programs.

To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and capable of working independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture. This is a significant leadership opportunity supporting a diverse portfolio of major capital projects in the Northeast Ohio market. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support current and upcoming projects across the data center, semiconductor, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing sectors.


Responsibilities:

• Lead cost management services across a portfolio of complex capital construction projects, ensuring successful commercial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to cost management teams, ensuring successful delivery of all project, client, and business objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, consultants, and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service delivery, commercial leadership, and strategic guidance.
• Deliver quantity surveying, estimating, cost planning, forecasting, cost controls, change management, and commercial management services across complex construction programs.
• Provide clear and effective communication with owners, contractors, consultants, and key stakeholders, ensuring successful coordination throughout project delivery.
• Lead commercial reporting activities and provide regular updates on project performance, risks, opportunities, and overall financial health.
• Drive the implementation of Turner & Townsend best practices, methodologies, and quality standards across all commissions.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost management processes, procedures, service delivery, and operational effectiveness.
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop team members through performance management, career development planning, and succession planning initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture that promotes professional growth, accountability, and excellence.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, resource planning, fee management, profitability, and risk mitigation.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of Turner & Townsend business management systems, delivery methodologies, governance requirements, and quality assurance processes.
• Advise clients on procurement strategy, contract administration, commercial management, and capital planning across a variety of project delivery methods.
• Develop a strong understanding of the Ohio market and help identify opportunities across emerging and expanding sectors, including data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing.
• Support business development efforts through client engagement, networking, proposal preparation, presentations, and RFP responses.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while strengthening existing client relationships and expanding service offerings.
• Capture and share lessons learned and industry best practices to support continuous improvement and knowledge management initiatives.
• Act as a role model who promotes Turner & Townsend's values, culture, and commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, governance requirements, and SOX controls where applicable.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.