Job DescriptionTurner & Townsend are looking for an experienced
Associate Director, Construction Cost Management / Quantity Surveyor to join our team, acting as the key day-to-day client interface and ensuring client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service across complex commercial real estate construction programs.
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 able to work independently as well as part of a high-performing team. In this position, you will provide leadership and direction, embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.
Responsibilities:- Lead estimating and cost planning activities across multiple concurrent projects, including developing, reviewing, and presenting cost plans aligned with evolving program requirements.
- Act as a key client interface, coordinating closely with stakeholders, designers, and contractors to support decision-making and maintain alignment on cost, schedule, and scope.
- Manage cost control processes including valuations, change orders, contingency tracking, and cost variance analysis across fast-paced, high-volume project environments.
- Coordinate and validate cost inputs from design teams, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, ensuring consistency, transparency, and accuracy of data.
- Provide commercial input into procurement strategies, value engineering, and design development, helping optimize cost outcomes while maintaining project objectives.
- Lead procurement and tendering processes, including bid evaluation, contractor negotiations, contract input, and preparation of recommendation reports.
- Produce and present detailed cost reports, forecasts, and funding updates to senior stakeholders, ensuring clear and actionable insights.
- Ensure robust cost auditing, validation, and change control procedures are implemented and consistently applied across all projects.
- Oversee final account closeout processes and maintain accurate cost data for benchmarking and future program planning.
- Mentor and manage team members, driving performance, consistency, and professional development.
- Manage financial performance of commissions, including margin tracking, forecasting, and adherence to internal systems and delivery standards.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in cost management or quantity surveying within the construction industry.
- Experience delivering cost management services across complex, multi-project commercial real estate programs or portfolios.
- Strong background in estimating, cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and change management.
- Consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
- RICS chartership or actively working toward accreditation is preferred.
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and operate effectively in structured, process-driven environments.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
Additional Information*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*The salary range for this full-time role is $150K-$185K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.
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