Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Construction Management
Turner & Townsend
San Francisco, United States
$130k-$160k py; not specified; not specified
On-site
Cost reporting at project and portfolio levels
Lead change management process
Forensic cost reviews and valuations
Serve as the primary point of contact for the commercial status of projects, delivering accurate and timely cost reporting at both project and portfolio levels
Job Summary
Serve as the primary point of contact for the commercial status of projects, delivering accurate and timely cost reporting at both project and portfolio levels.
Lead the change management process, including negotiation of change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide estimating support during design development, including quantity take-offs, cost benchmarking, and pricing validation.
Matching Summary
Serve as the primary point of contact for the commercial status of projects, delivering accurate and timely cost reporting at both project and portfolio levels.
Salary
$130K-$160K per year; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Cost reporting at project and portfolio levels
Lead change management process
Forensic cost reviews and valuations
Extract and analyze data from multiple sources
Manage contingency tracking
Provide estimating support during design
Nice-to-have
Local insight and strong relationships
Hands-on approach to solving challenges
Collaborative team environment
Promote work-life balance
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related
Proven experience in cost management across all construction phases
Strong background in cost planning, budgeting, and financial control
Skilled in reviewing and validating contractor estimates, bids, and change orders
Experience with various procurement strategies and contract types
Familiarity with commercial, data centers, high-tech manufacturing, or mission-critical environments
Ability to build strong relationships with local stakeholders
Proficient in cost management tools and Excel-based reporting
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills