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Associate Director Cost Manager Quantity Surveyor High-Tech Construction

Turner & Townsend


Job Location:

Boise, ID - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Department:

Real Estate

Job Summary


Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Associate Director - Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services on large-scale complex construction programs. This role will support a significant multi-phase campus expansion involving advanced manufacturing facilities large administrative buildings and extensive site infrastructure works.

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in delivering cost management services across a major long-term development program characterized by substantial capital investment phased construction and high levels of stakeholder coordination.

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 capable of working both independently and as part of a this position you will provide leadership and direction while embedding and promoting the purpose values and vision of Turner & Townsend.


Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate strong leadership skills and experience leading cost management teams ensuring delivery against all accountabilities.
  • Take a lead role in interfacing with the client stakeholders and other consultants at all project stages.
  • Maintain excellent communication with clients and project teams throughout all phases of large-scale construction programs.
  • Perform quantity surveying cost control and change management activities across the full project lifecycle.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with general contractors owners representatives and external stakeholders ensuring seamless coordination within the overall construction delivery process.
  • Coordinate and support the strategic and operational delivery of Cost Management and Project Controls services across complex multi-package developments.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for reporting on the overall commercial status of projects.
  • Drive Turner & Townsend best practices at all stages of major capital projects.
  • Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures processes templates and tools.
  • Undertake staff performance reviews and provide leadership coaching and mentoring to team members.
  • Set clear strategy and direction for the team identifying and developing high-performing talent.
  • Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure excellence in leadership and service delivery in line with project and company expectations.
  • Manage financial performance including fee forecasts resource planning and margin tracking using internal systems.
  • Develop and implement priority plans including risk mitigation strategies and performance measurement through KPIs and management controls.
  • Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies to ensure consistency and best practice.
  • Support internal and external audit processes as required.
  • Develop a strong understanding of the local market acting as a brand ambassador and contributing to business development efforts.
  • Advise clients on contracting and procurement strategies across a variety of delivery models and large-scale programs.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and cross-functional teams.
  • Participate in leadership meetings and prepare and deliver presentations to senior stakeholders.
  • Provide regular updates on project status team performance and key initiatives proposing solutions where needed.
  • Identify and act on cross-selling and business development opportunities.
  • Support proposal development and responses to RFPs.
  • Ensure knowledge capture and continuous improvement through lessons learned and internal knowledge sharing.
  • Attend relevant industry events and networking opportunities.
  • Act as a role model in promoting a one-business culture that balances the needs of people clients stakeholders and the wider community.
  • 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.
  • Graduate degree in quantity surveying cost management construction management or engineering is preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
  • Experience working on large-scale complex construction programs (e.g. manufacturing infrastructure or major campus developments) is strongly preferred.
  • Construction consultancy experience is highly preferred.
  • Subject matter expertise in Quantity Surveying with RICS certification or equivalent accreditation preferred.
  • Demonstrated excellence in presentation verbal written organizational and communication skills.

Additional Information :


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

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.

Please find out more about us at  & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CVs that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs will be treated as a direct application.


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

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Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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