Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onFort Worth Main Post Office, 251, West Lancaster Avenue, Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76102, United States
About Turner & Townsend
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend helps deliver outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery, and post-project operations. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.
Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
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.
About the Role
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to support a large-scale, multi-phase data center campus development in the Fort Worth, Texas area. This role requires regular onsite presence at a project site located approximately 20 miles north of Fort Worth, TX.
To be successful in this role, you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. In this significant position, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction, embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend. You will act as a role model that drives a "one business" culture, achieving great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
Equal Opportunity & Culture
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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please note that it is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. Any unsolicited resumes or CVs submitted through our website or to personal email accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend.
Application Instructions
For more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects, please visit www.turnerandtownsend.com or join our social media conversations on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Please note that 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.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Fort Worth Main Post Office, 251, West Lancaster Avenue, Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76102, United States
Fort Worth, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleEstimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
- check_circleLead negotiations on contractor and subcontractor pricing to drive fair contract prices
- check_circlePrepare monthly cost reports and funding data presentations for stakeholders
- check_circleEnsure final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner
- check_circleTrack margin levels and resource forecasts using internal financial software
- check_circleProduce and present final cost plans and updated cost estimates
- check_circleReview design services and general contractor submissions for cost accuracy
- check_circleCompile built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes
- check_circleIdentify, coach, and mentor talent to realize their potential
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Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction
- verifiedMinimum 5–7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry
- verifiedRICS accredited or working towards it is preferred
- verifiedExperience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity
- verifiedConstruction consultancy experience is strongly preferred
- verifiedGood knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering
Nice to Have
RICS accredited or working towards it. Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity. Construction consultancy experience.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Value Engineering, Value Management, Procurement Routes, Construction Management, Cost Planning, Estimating, Change Orders, Cost Controls.
Education: Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field required.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor at Turner & Townsend
What does a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor at Turner & Townsend do?expand_more
A Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor at Turner & Townsend is responsible for the following: Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle; Lead negotiations on contractor and subcontractor pricing to drive fair contract prices; Prepare monthly cost reports and funding data presentations for stakeholders; and Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.
What are the requirements for this Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor role?expand_more
To qualify for the Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor at Turner & Townsend position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction; Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry; RICS accredited or working towards it is preferred; Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity; Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred; and Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
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Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor at Turner & Townsend is based in Fort Worth Main Post Office, 251, West Lancaster Avenue, Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76102, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Turner & Townsend has listed this Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor role as on-site.
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Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor at Turner & Townsend typically requires 5–7 years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor at Turner & Townsend include Cost Management; Quantity Surveying; Value Engineering; Value Management; Procurement Routes; Construction Management; Cost Planning; and Estimating.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field required.
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Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor at Turner & Townsend is part of the trade & construction job category on Recrutus.