Mechanical Cost Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1769, San Jacinto Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77002, United States
About Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform together to deliver outcomes that improve people's lives. Our capabilities span program, project, cost, asset, and commercial management, as well as procurement, supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. Together, Turner & Townsend and CBRE provide clients with the premier program, project, and cost management offering in markets around the world.
About the Role
We are looking for a Mechanical Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to join our team in the Houston, Texas area. This role supports construction cost services specifically for real estate projects, with a strong focus on mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and associated infrastructure across commercial and large-scale developments.
The ideal candidate will be driven and committed to promoting Turner & Townsend's purpose and values while delivering high-quality cost management services. You will partner with clients and contractors to turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our Culture and Values
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, promoting a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, actively encouraging applications from all sectors of the community.
Application Process
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com. We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list; any such submissions will be treated as direct applications. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to personal email accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Systems, Hvac, Plumbing, Procurement, Value Engineering, Bid Analysis, Change Control, Estimating Software.
Education: Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, mechanical engineering, or related field required.
Frequently asked questions about Mechanical Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend
What does a Mechanical Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Mechanical Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend will advise clients on project strategies and lead bid interviews for mechanical trades; manage estimating services across the full project lifecycle for mechanical systems; engage with subcontractors to review, validate, and challenge pricing using benchmark data; and establish cost reporting processes and maintain project budgets with risk registers.
What are the requirements for this Mechanical Cost Manager role?expand_more
Turner & Townsend is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, mechanical engineering, or related field; Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in cost management within construction industry; Experience with mechanical/MEP systems; RICS accredited or working towards it; Experience on medium or large sized commercial or real estate construction projects; and Construction consultancy experience.