Associate Director, Construction Cost Management Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Associate Director Construction Cost Management / Quantity Surveyor to join our team acting as the key day-to-day client interface and ensuring client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service across complex commercial real estate construction programs.

To be successful in this role you must have strong communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated driven and able to work independently as well as part of a high-performing this position you will provide leadership and direction embedding and promoting the purpose values and vision of Turner & Townsend.

Responsibilities:

• Lead estimating and cost planning activities across multiple concurrent projects including developing reviewing and presenting cost plans aligned with evolving program requirements.
• Act as a key client interface coordinating closely with stakeholders designers and contractors to support decision-making and maintain alignment on cost schedule and scope.
• Manage cost control processes including valuations change orders contingency tracking and cost variance analysis across fast-paced high-volume project environments.
• Coordinate and validate cost inputs from design teams contractors subcontractors and suppliers ensuring consistency transparency and accuracy of data.
• Provide commercial input into procurement strategies value engineering and design development helping optimize cost outcomes while maintaining project objectives.
• Lead procurement and tendering processes including bid evaluation contractor negotiations contract input and preparation of recommendation reports.
• Produce and present detailed cost reports forecasts and funding updates to senior stakeholders ensuring clear and actionable insights.
• Ensure robust cost auditing validation and change control procedures are implemented and consistently applied across all projects.
• Oversee final account closeout processes and maintain accurate cost data for benchmarking and future program planning.
• Mentor and manage team members driving performance consistency and professional development.
• Manage financial performance of commissions including margin tracking forecasting and adherence to internal systems and delivery standards.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in construction management cost management quantity surveying engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in cost management or quantity surveying within the construction industry.
• Experience delivering cost management services across complex multi-project commercial real estate programs or portfolios.
• Strong background in estimating cost planning procurement contract administration and change management.
• Consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• RICS chartership or actively working toward accreditation is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and operate effectively in structured process-driven environments.
• Excellent communication presentation and client-facing skills.

Additional Information :

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs*

The salary range for this full-time role is $150K-$185K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidates experience and qualifications.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time