Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Corporate Real Estate Construction

Turner & Townsend • $115K — $150K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or estimating.
  • Experience in corporate real estate or large-scale capital projects.
  • Strong client-facing advisory skills in program or portfolio settings.
  • Consultancy experience preferred.
  • RICS (or similar) accreditation is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted advisor on commercial strategy and bid evaluations.
  • Support contractor procurement and manage appointment activities.
  • Oversee estimating services across the full project lifecycle.
  • Present estimates and risk assessments to stakeholders.
  • Engage with stakeholders to validate and challenge costs.
  • Manage robust cost reporting and forecasting processes.
  • Develop and review commercial risk registers and facilitate governance meetings.

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for growth and professional development.
  • Collaborative workplace culture valuing every team member's input.
  • Emphasis on maintaining a healthy, productive work atmosphere.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend are looking for a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our team and support construction cost services for major corporate real estate programs. In this role, you will act as part of an integrated client team, advising on capital projects and helping to deliver best-in-class cost and commercial management across complex, active environments. The ideal candidate will be driven and aligned with Turner & Townsend's purpose and values.

Responsibilities:
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the client, supporting commercial strategy, vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and bid leveling, and making final recommendations.
  • Support contractor procurement processes, including attending and chairing bid interviews and managing appointment activities.
  • Manage estimating services across the full project lifecycle, including developing and reviewing detailed estimates (construction, fees, direct works, and associated costs).
  • Present estimates, value engineering opportunities, and risk assessments to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
  • Engage with designers, contractors, and vendors to validate and challenge costs while ensuring adherence to established standards and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain robust cost reporting processes, including forecasting, budget tracking, and variance analysis across active project portfolios.
  • Develop and manage commercial risk registers and facilitate regular cost and governance meetings with project teams and stakeholders.
  • Oversee cost control processes, including payment applications, change management, and contractor entitlement recommendations.
  • Support contract administration and dispute avoidance/resolution in line with program governance requirements.
  • Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams (design, engineering, construction) to ensure alignment with approved scopes, schedules, and delivery standards.
  • Manage invoicing processes and support financial governance requirements, including audit and compliance controls (e.g., SOX where applicable).
  • Benchmark project performance against comparable programs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead final account close-out, post-contract reviews, and lessons learned processes to support best practice development.
  • Utilize cost management systems, estimating tools, and standardized documentation (e.g., bid analysis, change control) to support delivery consistency.
  • Contribute to program-level governance frameworks, including reporting, controls, and process standardization across portfolios of work.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3-5+ years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or estimating within the construction industry.
  • Experience supporting cost management on corporate real estate, commercial fit-out, or large-scale capital projects.
  • Proven ability to operate in a client-facing, advisory capacity within a program or portfolio environment.
  • Consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
  • Working toward or holding RICS (or similar) accreditation is an advantage.
  • Strong understanding of procurement strategies, value management, and commercial controls.
  • Experience working in structured, highly governed environments with multiple stakeholders and vendors.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management 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 $115K-$150K 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.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

About Turner & Townsend

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Joining Turner & Townsend offers a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting projects worldwide. As a global leader in professional services, Turner & Townsend is at the forefront of transforming the industry through expertise, innovation, and leadership.

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Turner & Townsend prides itself on fostering an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated. The company believes that a diverse workforce enhances creativity and drives innovation. Employees from various backgrounds are encouraged to share their unique perspectives, promoting a collaborative and supportive workplace.

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Understanding the importance of a work-life balance, Turner & Townsend offers comprehensive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of its team. Benefits include health care, flexible working conditions, and competitive retirement plans, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for employees.

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