Turner & Townsend
Associate Director – Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management
Turner & Townsend, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Associate Director – Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management
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Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company that transforms outcomes in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources. We provide program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, procurement, net‑zero and digital solutions across more than 60 countries.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking a highly experienced Associate Director to join our San Francisco Bay Area Cost Management team. In this leadership role, you’ll guide the commercial delivery of complex construction projects for high‑profile clients, while mentoring team members and driving strategic outcomes across all phases of the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings deep regional insight, strong professional relationships, and a well‑rounded background in both pre‑ and post‑contract cost management.
Responsibilities
Serve as the senior commercial lead across multiple projects, ensuring accurate and timely cost reporting at both project and portfolio levels.
Oversee change management processes, including negotiation and resolution of change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, client representatives, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth execution.
Conduct forensic cost reviews and valuations on high‑value, time‑sensitive projects.
Extract and analyse data from multiple sources to support strategic decision‑making and portfolio‑level insights.
Lead contingency tracking, cost impact analysis, and commitment management.
Prepare funding data and facilitate value‑engineering sessions with senior stakeholders.
Provide estimating support during design development, including quantity take‑offs, cost benchmarking, and pricing validation.
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, lead negotiations, and prepare bid comparisons and funding recommendations.
Oversee forecasting, cash‑flow reporting, and commercial risk management.
Drive continuous improvement of cost management processes and procedures.
Manage cost auditing, validation, and monthly reporting across multiple projects.
Negotiate and finalize accounts to ensure maximum client value.
Support project close‑out and compile as‑built cost data for benchmarking.
Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to talent development and team growth.
Meet SOX control responsibilities where applicable.
Qualifications
Must be available to work from the San Francisco office at least three days per week.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Extensive experience in cost management across all phases of construction from early estimating through close‑out on large‑scale or complex projects.
Strong background in cost planning, budgeting, and financial control, with the ability to lead commercial strategy and execution.
Skilled in reviewing and validating contractor estimates, bids, and change orders.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.
Experience with various procurement strategies and contract types.
Familiarity with sectors such as commercial, data centres, high‑tech manufacturing, or mission‑critical environments.
Strong understanding of local market dynamics, with established contacts and experience navigating regional construction practices.
RICS accreditation (or working toward it) is a plus.
Proficient in cost‑management tools and Excel‑based reporting.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
Additional Information Salary Range:
$150 K – $185 K per year (base salary only; total compensation may vary).
On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.
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.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
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Associate Director – Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management
role at
Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company that transforms outcomes in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources. We provide program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, procurement, net‑zero and digital solutions across more than 60 countries.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking a highly experienced Associate Director to join our San Francisco Bay Area Cost Management team. In this leadership role, you’ll guide the commercial delivery of complex construction projects for high‑profile clients, while mentoring team members and driving strategic outcomes across all phases of the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings deep regional insight, strong professional relationships, and a well‑rounded background in both pre‑ and post‑contract cost management.
Responsibilities
Serve as the senior commercial lead across multiple projects, ensuring accurate and timely cost reporting at both project and portfolio levels.
Oversee change management processes, including negotiation and resolution of change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, client representatives, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth execution.
Conduct forensic cost reviews and valuations on high‑value, time‑sensitive projects.
Extract and analyse data from multiple sources to support strategic decision‑making and portfolio‑level insights.
Lead contingency tracking, cost impact analysis, and commitment management.
Prepare funding data and facilitate value‑engineering sessions with senior stakeholders.
Provide estimating support during design development, including quantity take‑offs, cost benchmarking, and pricing validation.
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, lead negotiations, and prepare bid comparisons and funding recommendations.
Oversee forecasting, cash‑flow reporting, and commercial risk management.
Drive continuous improvement of cost management processes and procedures.
Manage cost auditing, validation, and monthly reporting across multiple projects.
Negotiate and finalize accounts to ensure maximum client value.
Support project close‑out and compile as‑built cost data for benchmarking.
Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to talent development and team growth.
Meet SOX control responsibilities where applicable.
Qualifications
Must be available to work from the San Francisco office at least three days per week.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Extensive experience in cost management across all phases of construction from early estimating through close‑out on large‑scale or complex projects.
Strong background in cost planning, budgeting, and financial control, with the ability to lead commercial strategy and execution.
Skilled in reviewing and validating contractor estimates, bids, and change orders.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.
Experience with various procurement strategies and contract types.
Familiarity with sectors such as commercial, data centres, high‑tech manufacturing, or mission‑critical environments.
Strong understanding of local market dynamics, with established contacts and experience navigating regional construction practices.
RICS accreditation (or working toward it) is a plus.
Proficient in cost‑management tools and Excel‑based reporting.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
Additional Information Salary Range:
$150 K – $185 K per year (base salary only; total compensation may vary).
On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.
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.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
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