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

Work Rights

Not specified

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