Turner & Townsend
Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management
Turner & Townsend, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Construction Management
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Company Description
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend helps to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post‑project operations.
With offices located globally, you’re never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client‑focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Cost Manager
and/or
Quantity Surveyor
to join our Phoenix, Arizona area team, working on large‑scale, high‑impact projects, including Data Centers, Mission Critical, Commercial, and Manufacturing facilities for global clients.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost management or quantity surveying, with experience managing complex, fast‑paced projects within the construction sector.
Responsibilities
Advising client on strategies, managing prequalification of vendors, assessing proposals, bids and bid levelling documents, making final recommendations to the client, attending and chairing bid interviews, and managing appointment process.
Managing estimating services for the full project by developing project estimates, reviewing estimates prepared by junior team members, presenting estimates and value engineering recommendations and risk assessments to the client, meeting with vendors to review, validate, and challenge costs, and reviewing estimates using benchmark data from other projects.
Managing cost reporting by establishing a reporting schedule, reviewing and presenting cost reports and forecasts, reviewing project budget and spend forecast with the client, developing and maintaining a commercial risk register, and hosting periodic meetings with project team and vendors.
Managing cost control by reviewing payment application assessments prepared by junior team members, liaising with project managers to recommend contractor entitlements, reviewing requests for change orders from vendors and making recommendations to the client, and using dispute prevention, management and resolution procedures for payment requisitions, change orders and contractual disputes.
Managing and monitoring invoicing processes.
Benchmarking performance against other successful commissions.
Managing all facets of the final accounting process and post‑contract audits and account close‑outs.
Holding post‑contract reviews with the client to establish a lesson‑learned document and applying lessons to create a training manual.
Developing procedures governing handover of the project.
Performing all duties above through the use and preparation of bid analysis sheets, change control forms, cost estimating software and take‑off software.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a field related to construction.
Minimum 3‑5 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.
RICS accredited or working towards accreditation is valuable.
Experience supporting cost management on medium or large‑sized construction projects.
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
Strong communication skills.
Additional Information
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 of the community.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
Twitter Instagram LinkedIn
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.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‑mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to agency fee payment. To be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm, a formal written agreement must be in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Project Management, Consulting and Engineering
Construction, Civil Engineering and Business Consulting and Services
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Company Description
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend helps to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post‑project operations.
With offices located globally, you’re never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client‑focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Cost Manager
and/or
Quantity Surveyor
to join our Phoenix, Arizona area team, working on large‑scale, high‑impact projects, including Data Centers, Mission Critical, Commercial, and Manufacturing facilities for global clients.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost management or quantity surveying, with experience managing complex, fast‑paced projects within the construction sector.
Responsibilities
Advising client on strategies, managing prequalification of vendors, assessing proposals, bids and bid levelling documents, making final recommendations to the client, attending and chairing bid interviews, and managing appointment process.
Managing estimating services for the full project by developing project estimates, reviewing estimates prepared by junior team members, presenting estimates and value engineering recommendations and risk assessments to the client, meeting with vendors to review, validate, and challenge costs, and reviewing estimates using benchmark data from other projects.
Managing cost reporting by establishing a reporting schedule, reviewing and presenting cost reports and forecasts, reviewing project budget and spend forecast with the client, developing and maintaining a commercial risk register, and hosting periodic meetings with project team and vendors.
Managing cost control by reviewing payment application assessments prepared by junior team members, liaising with project managers to recommend contractor entitlements, reviewing requests for change orders from vendors and making recommendations to the client, and using dispute prevention, management and resolution procedures for payment requisitions, change orders and contractual disputes.
Managing and monitoring invoicing processes.
Benchmarking performance against other successful commissions.
Managing all facets of the final accounting process and post‑contract audits and account close‑outs.
Holding post‑contract reviews with the client to establish a lesson‑learned document and applying lessons to create a training manual.
Developing procedures governing handover of the project.
Performing all duties above through the use and preparation of bid analysis sheets, change control forms, cost estimating software and take‑off software.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a field related to construction.
Minimum 3‑5 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.
RICS accredited or working towards accreditation is valuable.
Experience supporting cost management on medium or large‑sized construction projects.
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
Strong communication skills.
Additional Information
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 of the community.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
Twitter Instagram LinkedIn
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.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‑mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to agency fee payment. To be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm, a formal written agreement must be in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Project Management, Consulting and Engineering
Construction, Civil Engineering and Business Consulting and Services
#J-18808-Ljbffr