631 Cost Management jobs in the United States

**Company Description**
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. 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.
**Job Description**
**Turner & Townsend** are seeking an experienced D **irector of Cost Management** to lead and develop a team of Cost Managers and the delivery of cost management services for a large-scale construction project. This individual will be responsible for ensuring service excellence in terms of service delivery, continued growth of our cost management service offering and including client engagement.
The successful candidate will be a driven leader with great interpersonal skills.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Strong leadership skills, experience leading a cost management team, ensuring they deliver on all accountabilities.
+ Lead communications with the client and oversight of cost management team services.
+ Lead research related to construction market conditions, including analysis of official published data.
+ Produce thought leadership reports providing valuable insights to the construction market
+ Lead the strategic and operational management of Cost Management Services in a variety of sectors, including resource planning and management, financial management, business generation and training and development.
+ Set a clear strategy and ambition with the team in line with our Business Plan
+ Grow and develop exceptional people, promoting a culture of learning, respect and inclusivity.
+ Knowledge management - Ensure that key information and learning generated from each commission is inputted into internal databases and shared.
+ Process improvement - Identify and act upon ways to improve internal systems and processes.
+ Quality Control - Ensure compliance with quality standards and participation in ISO audits.
+ Develop priority plans including risk mitigation through internal tools, make performance measurements via Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and appraisal documents, management controls and critical success factors based on company goals
+ Undertake internal BMS audits, and coordinate and represent the office for external audits undertaken by the external certification authority.
+ Develop a detailed understanding of the market, acting as a brand ambassador and creating a pipeline of opportunity with existing and new clients
+ Identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities.
+ Participate in meetings with Senior leadership, Directors and staff and prepare and deliver presentations
+ Financial Management - Using internal software, track ongoing revenue, margin levels and monthly fees and resource requirements for each cost commission.
+ Preparation of proposals/RFP responses for new clients/projects.
+ Attend relevant networking events and other promotional opportunities with directors.
+ Support the training and mentorship of current staff and promote an upward career trajectory.
+ Proactively partner with talent acquisition team to attract the best talent, actively manage resource requirements and proactively plan for future staffing needs.
+ Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society. 
+ 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 field related to construction.
+ Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred.
+ 12+ years of relevant cost management or quantity surveying experience.
+ 2+ years managing high performing cost management teams in a consulting environment.
+ Prior people management experience.
+ Proven track record of managing successful cost management service delivery for clients.
+ Exceptional Business development acumen and ambition to drive business growth.
+ Major construction sector experience working with high caliber clients in commercial real estate, data center, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, natural resources, etc.
+ Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills.
**Additional Information**
**_*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*_**
_*Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.  _
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.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at and your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
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_Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review._

**Company Description**
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. 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.
**Job Description**
**Turner & Townsend** are looking for an experienced **Associate Director Cost Manager** to lead cost management services for a key client hospitality client. This individual will ensure successful management of both internal and external stakeholders and ensure successful delivery of cost management services.
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.
Responsibilities:
+ Strong leadership skills, experience leading a cost management team, ensuring they deliver on all accountabilities.
+ Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client, stakeholders and other consultants, at all project stages.
+ Maintain excellent communication with client(s) and other consultants at all projects stages.
+ Performing quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
+ Communicate effectively and professionally with numerous parties including the general contractor, owner's representatives, and external stakeholders, taking responsibility for Turner & Townsend coordination within the overall construction process.
+ Coordinate/assist with the strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services in a variety of sectors.
+ Be the first point of contact for reporting on the overall commercial status of a project.
+ Drive Turner & Townsend best practice at all stages of a project or program.
+ Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures, process, templates and products.
+ Undertake Staff Performance reviews.
+ Set a clear strategy and ambition for the team.
+ Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others.
+ Grow and develop exceptional people.
+ Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment
+ Financial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports.
+ Develop priority plans including risk mitigation through internal tools, make performance measurements via Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and appraisal documents, management controls and critical success factors based on company goals
+ Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for Clients and the company.
+ Undertake internal BMS audits, and coordinate and represent the office for external audits undertaken by the external certification authority.
+ Develop a detailed understanding of the market, acting as a brand ambassador and creating a pipeline of opportunity.
+ Advise on contracting and procurement strategy to the benefit of clients over a variety of industries and procurement routes and program level capital planning and reporting.
+ Strong relationships are developed with clients and cross-functional team members.
+ Participate in meetings with VP of Business Unit, Directors and staff and prepare and deliver presentations.
+ Provide weekly updates regarding the status of projects, initiatives, and staffing, and propose solutions and obtain approval and agreement from management team.
+ Identify and act upon any cross-selling or business generation opportunities.
+ Participate in generating proposals/RFP responses for new clients/projects.
+ Knowledge Management - Ensure key information and learning is generated from each commission and inputted into internal databases.
+ Attending relevant networking events.
+ Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society. 
+ 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 field related to construction.
+ Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred.
+ Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.
+ Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
+ **Experience in the hotels and hospitality sector preferred but not required.**
+ SME in Quantity Surveying, and RICS certified or equivalent accreditation.
+ Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills.
**Additional Information**
**The salary range for this full-time role is** **$155K-$175K** **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.**
**_*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs._**
_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._
_Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community._
_Please find out more about us at_ _ & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV's will be treated as a direct application._
_All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines._
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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
Twitter ( ( is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time._
_Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review._

Cost Management, Estimating Senior Manager
Job ID

Posted
06-Oct-2025
Service line
PJM Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying
Location(s)
Harleysville - Pennsylvania - United States of America, King of Prussia - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Lansdale - Pennsylvania - United States of America, West Point - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Willow Grove - Pennsylvania - United States of America
**About the Role:**
As a Cost Management Senior Manager, you will take responsibility to prepare detailed cost estimates from high-level conceptual designs for a robust portfolio of projects for a dedicated Life Sciences client. Understand, analyze, and report budget variances with mitigation plans, act as the main client interface, delivering on client objectives and adding value to the cost management service offering.
This role will require the selected candidate to work from the client's offices in West Point, PA a minimum of three days per week.
Actively lead and coach colleagues from Assistant to Cost Consultant levels and positively influence the direction of growth of the up-coming talent. Lead initiatives and manage projects throughout the lifecycle with direct accountability for cost delivery.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Manage all facets of cost management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual real estate projects or programs throughout planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
+ Produce concept level estimates to aid feasibility studies and assist with business cases, leveraging a range of information from simple internal benchmarking to detailed market data and estimates taken from drawings and specifications. Issue recommendations for the application of a Estimator to produce costing of greater detail; incorporate estimator into project team - manage performance of estimating tasks/deliverables.
+ Interface with clients on the cost and project management teams to define pricing requirements and goals.
+ Partner with engineering teams and take part in design and construction meetings. Guide design solutions with cost efficiencies.
+ Prepare detailed bid analysis. Issue cost and pricing recommendations and input for use on the project.
+ Assist internal teams when reviewing and approving change orders and invoices.
+ Lead the administration associated with funding all project work, including creation of funding documents in use by the client (such as purchase orders or Capital funding requests). Work with client and Project Manager to ensure compliance with these systems; promote proactive creation/submission of all necessary funding documents to ensure all project work is funded in compliance with Client's internal funding policies.
+ Evaluate project scope and client needs to develop and present recommended budgets for necessary pre-bid and pre-construction cost estimating and cost planning services. Partner with project team to source and oversee the pre-bid and pre-construction services associated with the development of a project budget and cost plan.
+ Support project manager and leasing team to estimate costs associated with the lease (upfit, abatement, reinstatement, etc.) to optimize landlord contribution/tenant improvement allowances on behalf of the Client. Ensure contracts with project team (designers, contractors) include language aligned with lease requirements for the solicitation of all landlord contributions.
+ Support project manager team in the implementation of all project procurement in accordance with our corporate policies and guidelines; make recommendations on the project procurement strategy. Lead the analysis of bid/tender responses, leveling all responses and organizing the data into a concise yet thorough report for presentation to the Client. Include recommendations for items such as allowances, contingencies, and reserves.
+ Build and manage a detailed cost plan; produce and maintain detailed cost reports on a regular basis and present these reports to the Client. Align cost plan with project master schedule; provide cost guidance and direction to achieve cost goals with scope/schedule. Establish strategy to manage cash flows and project accruals and report progress in a manner consistent with our company policy yet flexible to adapt to client's needs/systems.
+ Promote Value Engineering (VE) as a continual process to be implemented throughout the duration of the projects and where vital lead (or support if lead by Project Manager) Value engineering workshops, exercises and provide ideas and initiatives to add value. Act as a resource for implementing best practices to optimize the outcome of all VE efforts including tools, reports and goals - track/report progress against cost savings and value to fee targets.
+ Reconcile all estimates and change orders; scrutinize, analyze and perform due diligence on all change orders; lead reconciliation meetings with General Contractors, Construction Managers and third party consultancies. Update cost plans/report accordingly and advise project team of cost risk mitigation strategies required to main cost compliance; advise project team and Client of high risk cost issues.
+ Assist the Client and design team with life cycle costing of LEED/sustainability initiatives (as appropriate).
+ Review all invoices against cost plan; provide valuation services and signoff to project team (subject to company approval limits) in collaboration with team members charged with validation work has been completed to required scope and level of quality.
+ Review and approve all requests to apply costs toward allowances, contingencies and reserves; update cost plan accordingly.
+ Support cost/budget aspects of the project closeout; negotiate, agree and settle final accounts and close-out statements. Issue release of all withholdings/retainage (subject to company approval limits); close all funding approvals in accounting systems (purchase orders).
+ Capture project costs for contribution to our cost benchmarking/estimating databases and tools.
+ Facilitate and oversee the administration of tasks required by the lease to collect landlord contributions/tenant improvement allowances.
+ Where applicable, provide tools, processes and training to ensure all team members provide cost management services consistently across a project, program or geography. Proactively seek opportunities to improve delivery of services; adjust as needed.
+ Manage 3rd party cost delivery resources/team at both the project level or regional level. Responsible for ensuring 3rd parties deliver all procured services and deliverables and escalating as appropriate. Suggest and implement contractual adjustments as appropriate; implement project or account specific performance management solutions.
**What You'll Need:**
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
+ Bachelor's Degree preferred with at least 10 years of solid experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
+ RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) or CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) accreditation preferred.
+ Knowledge with estimating software such as OST preferred.
+ PMP (US and/or Canada) and LEED AP preferred.
+ Ability to read and understand architectural drawings with knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices preferred.
+ Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is helpful.
+ Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and solution problems.
+ Leadership skills to empower the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job subject area, multiple job fields, and department.
+ In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include MS Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
+ Extensive organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
+ Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
+ Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals or other regulated environment experience is highly desirable.
Disclaimer:
_Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend was consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined._
**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at (U.S.) and (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Cost Management, Estimating Senior Manager
Job ID

Posted
06-Oct-2025
Service line
PJM Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying
Location(s)
Harleysville - Pennsylvania - United States of America, King of Prussia - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Lansdale - Pennsylvania - United States of America, West Point - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Willow Grove - Pennsylvania - United States of America
**About the Role:**
As a Cost Management Senior Manager, you will take responsibility to prepare detailed cost estimates from high-level conceptual designs for a robust portfolio of projects for a dedicated Life Sciences client. Understand, analyze, and report budget variances with mitigation plans, act as the main client interface, delivering on client objectives and adding value to the cost management service offering.
This role will require the selected candidate to work from the client's offices in West Point, PA a minimum of three days per week.
Actively lead and coach colleagues from Assistant to Cost Consultant levels and positively influence the direction of growth of the up-coming talent. Lead initiatives and manage projects throughout the lifecycle with direct accountability for cost delivery.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Manage all facets of cost management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual real estate projects or programs throughout planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
+ Produce concept level estimates to aid feasibility studies and assist with business cases, leveraging a range of information from simple internal benchmarking to detailed market data and estimates taken from drawings and specifications. Issue recommendations for the application of a Estimator to produce costing of greater detail; incorporate estimator into project team - manage performance of estimating tasks/deliverables.
+ Interface with clients on the cost and project management teams to define pricing requirements and goals.
+ Partner with engineering teams and take part in design and construction meetings. Guide design solutions with cost efficiencies.
+ Prepare detailed bid analysis. Issue cost and pricing recommendations and input for use on the project.
+ Assist internal teams when reviewing and approving change orders and invoices.
+ Lead the administration associated with funding all project work, including creation of funding documents in use by the client (such as purchase orders or Capital funding requests). Work with client and Project Manager to ensure compliance with these systems; promote proactive creation/submission of all necessary funding documents to ensure all project work is funded in compliance with Client's internal funding policies.
+ Evaluate project scope and client needs to develop and present recommended budgets for necessary pre-bid and pre-construction cost estimating and cost planning services. Partner with project team to source and oversee the pre-bid and pre-construction services associated with the development of a project budget and cost plan.
+ Support project manager and leasing team to estimate costs associated with the lease (upfit, abatement, reinstatement, etc.) to optimize landlord contribution/tenant improvement allowances on behalf of the Client. Ensure contracts with project team (designers, contractors) include language aligned with lease requirements for the solicitation of all landlord contributions.
+ Support project manager team in the implementation of all project procurement in accordance with our corporate policies and guidelines; make recommendations on the project procurement strategy. Lead the analysis of bid/tender responses, leveling all responses and organizing the data into a concise yet thorough report for presentation to the Client. Include recommendations for items such as allowances, contingencies, and reserves.
+ Build and manage a detailed cost plan; produce and maintain detailed cost reports on a regular basis and present these reports to the Client. Align cost plan with project master schedule; provide cost guidance and direction to achieve cost goals with scope/schedule. Establish strategy to manage cash flows and project accruals and report progress in a manner consistent with our company policy yet flexible to adapt to client's needs/systems.
+ Promote Value Engineering (VE) as a continual process to be implemented throughout the duration of the projects and where vital lead (or support if lead by Project Manager) Value engineering workshops, exercises and provide ideas and initiatives to add value. Act as a resource for implementing best practices to optimize the outcome of all VE efforts including tools, reports and goals - track/report progress against cost savings and value to fee targets.
+ Reconcile all estimates and change orders; scrutinize, analyze and perform due diligence on all change orders; lead reconciliation meetings with General Contractors, Construction Managers and third party consultancies. Update cost plans/report accordingly and advise project team of cost risk mitigation strategies required to main cost compliance; advise project team and Client of high risk cost issues.
+ Assist the Client and design team with life cycle costing of LEED/sustainability initiatives (as appropriate).
+ Review all invoices against cost plan; provide valuation services and signoff to project team (subject to company approval limits) in collaboration with team members charged with validation work has been completed to required scope and level of quality.
+ Review and approve all requests to apply costs toward allowances, contingencies and reserves; update cost plan accordingly.
+ Support cost/budget aspects of the project closeout; negotiate, agree and settle final accounts and close-out statements. Issue release of all withholdings/retainage (subject to company approval limits); close all funding approvals in accounting systems (purchase orders).
+ Capture project costs for contribution to our cost benchmarking/estimating databases and tools.
+ Facilitate and oversee the administration of tasks required by the lease to collect landlord contributions/tenant improvement allowances.
+ Where applicable, provide tools, processes and training to ensure all team members provide cost management services consistently across a project, program or geography. Proactively seek opportunities to improve delivery of services; adjust as needed.
+ Manage 3rd party cost delivery resources/team at both the project level or regional level. Responsible for ensuring 3rd parties deliver all procured services and deliverables and escalating as appropriate. Suggest and implement contractual adjustments as appropriate; implement project or account specific performance management solutions.
**What You'll Need:**
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
+ Bachelor's Degree preferred with at least 10 years of solid experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
+ RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) or CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) accreditation preferred.
+ Knowledge with estimating software such as OST preferred.
+ PMP (US and/or Canada) and LEED AP preferred.
+ Ability to read and understand architectural drawings with knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices preferred.
+ Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is helpful.
+ Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and solution problems.
+ Leadership skills to empower the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job subject area, multiple job fields, and department.
+ In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include MS Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
+ Extensive organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
+ Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
+ Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals or other regulated environment experience is highly desirable.
Disclaimer:
_Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend was consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined._
**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at (U.S.) and (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Cost Management, Estimating Senior Manager
Job ID

Posted
06-Oct-2025
Service line
PJM Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying
Location(s)
Harleysville - Pennsylvania - United States of America, King of Prussia - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Lansdale - Pennsylvania - United States of America, West Point - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Willow Grove - Pennsylvania - United States of America
**About the Role:**
As a Cost Management Senior Manager, you will take responsibility to prepare detailed cost estimates from high-level conceptual designs for a robust portfolio of projects for a dedicated Life Sciences client. Understand, analyze, and report budget variances with mitigation plans, act as the main client interface, delivering on client objectives and adding value to the cost management service offering.
This role will require the selected candidate to work from the client's offices in West Point, PA a minimum of three days per week.
Actively lead and coach colleagues from Assistant to Cost Consultant levels and positively influence the direction of growth of the up-coming talent. Lead initiatives and manage projects throughout the lifecycle with direct accountability for cost delivery.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Manage all facets of cost management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual real estate projects or programs throughout planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
+ Produce concept level estimates to aid feasibility studies and assist with business cases, leveraging a range of information from simple internal benchmarking to detailed market data and estimates taken from drawings and specifications. Issue recommendations for the application of a Estimator to produce costing of greater detail; incorporate estimator into project team - manage performance of estimating tasks/deliverables.
+ Interface with clients on the cost and project management teams to define pricing requirements and goals.
+ Partner with engineering teams and take part in design and construction meetings. Guide design solutions with cost efficiencies.
+ Prepare detailed bid analysis. Issue cost and pricing recommendations and input for use on the project.
+ Assist internal teams when reviewing and approving change orders and invoices.
+ Lead the administration associated with funding all project work, including creation of funding documents in use by the client (such as purchase orders or Capital funding requests). Work with client and Project Manager to ensure compliance with these systems; promote proactive creation/submission of all necessary funding documents to ensure all project work is funded in compliance with Client's internal funding policies.
+ Evaluate project scope and client needs to develop and present recommended budgets for necessary pre-bid and pre-construction cost estimating and cost planning services. Partner with project team to source and oversee the pre-bid and pre-construction services associated with the development of a project budget and cost plan.
+ Support project manager and leasing team to estimate costs associated with the lease (upfit, abatement, reinstatement, etc.) to optimize landlord contribution/tenant improvement allowances on behalf of the Client. Ensure contracts with project team (designers, contractors) include language aligned with lease requirements for the solicitation of all landlord contributions.
+ Support project manager team in the implementation of all project procurement in accordance with our corporate policies and guidelines; make recommendations on the project procurement strategy. Lead the analysis of bid/tender responses, leveling all responses and organizing the data into a concise yet thorough report for presentation to the Client. Include recommendations for items such as allowances, contingencies, and reserves.
+ Build and manage a detailed cost plan; produce and maintain detailed cost reports on a regular basis and present these reports to the Client. Align cost plan with project master schedule; provide cost guidance and direction to achieve cost goals with scope/schedule. Establish strategy to manage cash flows and project accruals and report progress in a manner consistent with our company policy yet flexible to adapt to client's needs/systems.
+ Promote Value Engineering (VE) as a continual process to be implemented throughout the duration of the projects and where vital lead (or support if lead by Project Manager) Value engineering workshops, exercises and provide ideas and initiatives to add value. Act as a resource for implementing best practices to optimize the outcome of all VE efforts including tools, reports and goals - track/report progress against cost savings and value to fee targets.
+ Reconcile all estimates and change orders; scrutinize, analyze and perform due diligence on all change orders; lead reconciliation meetings with General Contractors, Construction Managers and third party consultancies. Update cost plans/report accordingly and advise project team of cost risk mitigation strategies required to main cost compliance; advise project team and Client of high risk cost issues.
+ Assist the Client and design team with life cycle costing of LEED/sustainability initiatives (as appropriate).
+ Review all invoices against cost plan; provide valuation services and signoff to project team (subject to company approval limits) in collaboration with team members charged with validation work has been completed to required scope and level of quality.
+ Review and approve all requests to apply costs toward allowances, contingencies and reserves; update cost plan accordingly.
+ Support cost/budget aspects of the project closeout; negotiate, agree and settle final accounts and close-out statements. Issue release of all withholdings/retainage (subject to company approval limits); close all funding approvals in accounting systems (purchase orders).
+ Capture project costs for contribution to our cost benchmarking/estimating databases and tools.
+ Facilitate and oversee the administration of tasks required by the lease to collect landlord contributions/tenant improvement allowances.
+ Where applicable, provide tools, processes and training to ensure all team members provide cost management services consistently across a project, program or geography. Proactively seek opportunities to improve delivery of services; adjust as needed.
+ Manage 3rd party cost delivery resources/team at both the project level or regional level. Responsible for ensuring 3rd parties deliver all procured services and deliverables and escalating as appropriate. Suggest and implement contractual adjustments as appropriate; implement project or account specific performance management solutions.
**What You'll Need:**
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
+ Bachelor's Degree preferred with at least 10 years of solid experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
+ RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) or CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) accreditation preferred.
+ Knowledge with estimating software such as OST preferred.
+ PMP (US and/or Canada) and LEED AP preferred.
+ Ability to read and understand architectural drawings with knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices preferred.
+ Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is helpful.
+ Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and solution problems.
+ Leadership skills to empower the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job subject area, multiple job fields, and department.
+ In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include MS Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
+ Extensive organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
+ Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
+ Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals or other regulated environment experience is highly desirable.
Disclaimer:
_Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend was consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined._
**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at (U.S.) and (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Cost Management, Estimating Senior Manager
Job ID

Posted
06-Oct-2025
Service line
PJM Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying
Location(s)
Harleysville - Pennsylvania - United States of America, King of Prussia - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Lansdale - Pennsylvania - United States of America, West Point - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Willow Grove - Pennsylvania - United States of America
**About the Role:**
As a Cost Management Senior Manager, you will take responsibility to prepare detailed cost estimates from high-level conceptual designs for a robust portfolio of projects for a dedicated Life Sciences client. Understand, analyze, and report budget variances with mitigation plans, act as the main client interface, delivering on client objectives and adding value to the cost management service offering.
This role will require the selected candidate to work from the client's offices in West Point, PA a minimum of three days per week.
Actively lead and coach colleagues from Assistant to Cost Consultant levels and positively influence the direction of growth of the up-coming talent. Lead initiatives and manage projects throughout the lifecycle with direct accountability for cost delivery.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Manage all facets of cost management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual real estate projects or programs throughout planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
+ Produce concept level estimates to aid feasibility studies and assist with business cases, leveraging a range of information from simple internal benchmarking to detailed market data and estimates taken from drawings and specifications. Issue recommendations for the application of a Estimator to produce costing of greater detail; incorporate estimator into project team - manage performance of estimating tasks/deliverables.
+ Interface with clients on the cost and project management teams to define pricing requirements and goals.
+ Partner with engineering teams and take part in design and construction meetings. Guide design solutions with cost efficiencies.
+ Prepare detailed bid analysis. Issue cost and pricing recommendations and input for use on the project.
+ Assist internal teams when reviewing and approving change orders and invoices.
+ Lead the administration associated with funding all project work, including creation of funding documents in use by the client (such as purchase orders or Capital funding requests). Work with client and Project Manager to ensure compliance with these systems; promote proactive creation/submission of all necessary funding documents to ensure all project work is funded in compliance with Client's internal funding policies.
+ Evaluate project scope and client needs to develop and present recommended budgets for necessary pre-bid and pre-construction cost estimating and cost planning services. Partner with project team to source and oversee the pre-bid and pre-construction services associated with the development of a project budget and cost plan.
+ Support project manager and leasing team to estimate costs associated with the lease (upfit, abatement, reinstatement, etc.) to optimize landlord contribution/tenant improvement allowances on behalf of the Client. Ensure contracts with project team (designers, contractors) include language aligned with lease requirements for the solicitation of all landlord contributions.
+ Support project manager team in the implementation of all project procurement in accordance with our corporate policies and guidelines; make recommendations on the project procurement strategy. Lead the analysis of bid/tender responses, leveling all responses and organizing the data into a concise yet thorough report for presentation to the Client. Include recommendations for items such as allowances, contingencies, and reserves.
+ Build and manage a detailed cost plan; produce and maintain detailed cost reports on a regular basis and present these reports to the Client. Align cost plan with project master schedule; provide cost guidance and direction to achieve cost goals with scope/schedule. Establish strategy to manage cash flows and project accruals and report progress in a manner consistent with our company policy yet flexible to adapt to client's needs/systems.
+ Promote Value Engineering (VE) as a continual process to be implemented throughout the duration of the projects and where vital lead (or support if lead by Project Manager) Value engineering workshops, exercises and provide ideas and initiatives to add value. Act as a resource for implementing best practices to optimize the outcome of all VE efforts including tools, reports and goals - track/report progress against cost savings and value to fee targets.
+ Reconcile all estimates and change orders; scrutinize, analyze and perform due diligence on all change orders; lead reconciliation meetings with General Contractors, Construction Managers and third party consultancies. Update cost plans/report accordingly and advise project team of cost risk mitigation strategies required to main cost compliance; advise project team and Client of high risk cost issues.
+ Assist the Client and design team with life cycle costing of LEED/sustainability initiatives (as appropriate).
+ Review all invoices against cost plan; provide valuation services and signoff to project team (subject to company approval limits) in collaboration with team members charged with validation work has been completed to required scope and level of quality.
+ Review and approve all requests to apply costs toward allowances, contingencies and reserves; update cost plan accordingly.
+ Support cost/budget aspects of the project closeout; negotiate, agree and settle final accounts and close-out statements. Issue release of all withholdings/retainage (subject to company approval limits); close all funding approvals in accounting systems (purchase orders).
+ Capture project costs for contribution to our cost benchmarking/estimating databases and tools.
+ Facilitate and oversee the administration of tasks required by the lease to collect landlord contributions/tenant improvement allowances.
+ Where applicable, provide tools, processes and training to ensure all team members provide cost management services consistently across a project, program or geography. Proactively seek opportunities to improve delivery of services; adjust as needed.
+ Manage 3rd party cost delivery resources/team at both the project level or regional level. Responsible for ensuring 3rd parties deliver all procured services and deliverables and escalating as appropriate. Suggest and implement contractual adjustments as appropriate; implement project or account specific performance management solutions.
**What You'll Need:**
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
+ Bachelor's Degree preferred with at least 10 years of solid experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
+ RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) or CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) accreditation preferred.
+ Knowledge with estimating software such as OST preferred.
+ PMP (US and/or Canada) and LEED AP preferred.
+ Ability to read and understand architectural drawings with knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices preferred.
+ Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is helpful.
+ Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and solution problems.
+ Leadership skills to empower the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job subject area, multiple job fields, and department.
+ In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include MS Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
+ Extensive organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
+ Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
+ Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals or other regulated environment experience is highly desirable.
Disclaimer:
_Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend was consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined._
**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at (U.S.) and (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Cost Management, Estimating Senior Manager
Job ID

Posted
06-Oct-2025
Service line
PJM Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying
Location(s)
Harleysville - Pennsylvania - United States of America, King of Prussia - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Lansdale - Pennsylvania - United States of America, West Point - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Willow Grove - Pennsylvania - United States of America
**About the Role:**
As a Cost Management Senior Manager, you will take responsibility to prepare detailed cost estimates from high-level conceptual designs for a robust portfolio of projects for a dedicated Life Sciences client. Understand, analyze, and report budget variances with mitigation plans, act as the main client interface, delivering on client objectives and adding value to the cost management service offering.
This role will require the selected candidate to work from the client's offices in West Point, PA a minimum of three days per week.
Actively lead and coach colleagues from Assistant to Cost Consultant levels and positively influence the direction of growth of the up-coming talent. Lead initiatives and manage projects throughout the lifecycle with direct accountability for cost delivery.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Manage all facets of cost management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual real estate projects or programs throughout planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
+ Produce concept level estimates to aid feasibility studies and assist with business cases, leveraging a range of information from simple internal benchmarking to detailed market data and estimates taken from drawings and specifications. Issue recommendations for the application of a Estimator to produce costing of greater detail; incorporate estimator into project team - manage performance of estimating tasks/deliverables.
+ Interface with clients on the cost and project management teams to define pricing requirements and goals.
+ Partner with engineering teams and take part in design and construction meetings. Guide design solutions with cost efficiencies.
+ Prepare detailed bid analysis. Issue cost and pricing recommendations and input for use on the project.
+ Assist internal teams when reviewing and approving change orders and invoices.
+ Lead the administration associated with funding all project work, including creation of funding documents in use by the client (such as purchase orders or Capital funding requests). Work with client and Project Manager to ensure compliance with these systems; promote proactive creation/submission of all necessary funding documents to ensure all project work is funded in compliance with Client's internal funding policies.
+ Evaluate project scope and client needs to develop and present recommended budgets for necessary pre-bid and pre-construction cost estimating and cost planning services. Partner with project team to source and oversee the pre-bid and pre-construction services associated with the development of a project budget and cost plan.
+ Support project manager and leasing team to estimate costs associated with the lease (upfit, abatement, reinstatement, etc.) to optimize landlord contribution/tenant improvement allowances on behalf of the Client. Ensure contracts with project team (designers, contractors) include language aligned with lease requirements for the solicitation of all landlord contributions.
+ Support project manager team in the implementation of all project procurement in accordance with our corporate policies and guidelines; make recommendations on the project procurement strategy. Lead the analysis of bid/tender responses, leveling all responses and organizing the data into a concise yet thorough report for presentation to the Client. Include recommendations for items such as allowances, contingencies, and reserves.
+ Build and manage a detailed cost plan; produce and maintain detailed cost reports on a regular basis and present these reports to the Client. Align cost plan with project master schedule; provide cost guidance and direction to achieve cost goals with scope/schedule. Establish strategy to manage cash flows and project accruals and report progress in a manner consistent with our company policy yet flexible to adapt to client's needs/systems.
+ Promote Value Engineering (VE) as a continual process to be implemented throughout the duration of the projects and where vital lead (or support if lead by Project Manager) Value engineering workshops, exercises and provide ideas and initiatives to add value. Act as a resource for implementing best practices to optimize the outcome of all VE efforts including tools, reports and goals - track/report progress against cost savings and value to fee targets.
+ Reconcile all estimates and change orders; scrutinize, analyze and perform due diligence on all change orders; lead reconciliation meetings with General Contractors, Construction Managers and third party consultancies. Update cost plans/report accordingly and advise project team of cost risk mitigation strategies required to main cost compliance; advise project team and Client of high risk cost issues.
+ Assist the Client and design team with life cycle costing of LEED/sustainability initiatives (as appropriate).
+ Review all invoices against cost plan; provide valuation services and signoff to project team (subject to company approval limits) in collaboration with team members charged with validation work has been completed to required scope and level of quality.
+ Review and approve all requests to apply costs toward allowances, contingencies and reserves; update cost plan accordingly.
+ Support cost/budget aspects of the project closeout; negotiate, agree and settle final accounts and close-out statements. Issue release of all withholdings/retainage (subject to company approval limits); close all funding approvals in accounting systems (purchase orders).
+ Capture project costs for contribution to our cost benchmarking/estimating databases and tools.
+ Facilitate and oversee the administration of tasks required by the lease to collect landlord contributions/tenant improvement allowances.
+ Where applicable, provide tools, processes and training to ensure all team members provide cost management services consistently across a project, program or geography. Proactively seek opportunities to improve delivery of services; adjust as needed.
+ Manage 3rd party cost delivery resources/team at both the project level or regional level. Responsible for ensuring 3rd parties deliver all procured services and deliverables and escalating as appropriate. Suggest and implement contractual adjustments as appropriate; implement project or account specific performance management solutions.
**What You'll Need:**
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
+ Bachelor's Degree preferred with at least 10 years of solid experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
+ RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) or CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) accreditation preferred.
+ Knowledge with estimating software such as OST preferred.
+ PMP (US and/or Canada) and LEED AP preferred.
+ Ability to read and understand architectural drawings with knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices preferred.
+ Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is helpful.
+ Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and solution problems.
+ Leadership skills to empower the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job subject area, multiple job fields, and department.
+ In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include MS Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
+ Extensive organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
+ Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
+ Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals or other regulated environment experience is highly desirable.
Disclaimer:
_Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend was consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined._
**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at (U.S.) and (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Civil Estimator

Site development, grading, underground utilities and heavy civil field work preferred.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Civil Estimator to join our team. The primary purpose of this role is to prepare comprehensive cost estimates for civil construction projects including earthwork, grading, utility, and site development. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in estimating software and construction processes to ensure accurate and timely bids for projects.

Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil construction projects including earthwork, grading, and utility works.

Analyze drawings and specifications to determine project scope and associated costs.

Utilize estimating software such as HCSS and HeavyBid to develop bid proposals.

Collaborate with project managers and engineers to gather relevant project information and requirements.

Conduct site visits to assess project conditions and gather data for accurate estimating.

Review subcontractor bids and negotiate pricing where necessary to achieve competitive estimates.

Maintain a database of historical costs and adjust future estimates based on project outcomes.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Proven experience as an estimator in the civil construction industry for at least 3-5 years.

Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations.

Proficiency in estimating software such as HCSS and HeavyBid.

Medical

~ Dental

~Bonus

~ Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : CP -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.***



For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/23/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at

**Company Description**
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and 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, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
**Job Description**
**Turner & Townsend** are seeking an experienced **Director of Cost Management** to lead and develop a team of Cost Managers and the delivery of cost management services for large-scale construction projects. This individual will be responsible for ensuring service excellence in terms of service delivery, continued growth of our cost management service offering and including client engagement.
The successful candidate will be a driven leader with great interpersonal skills.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Strong leadership skills, experience leading a cost management team, ensuring they deliver on all accountabilities.
+ Lead communications with the client and oversight of cost management team services.
+ Lead research related to construction market conditions, including analysis of official published data.
+ Produce thought leadership reports providing valuable insights to the construction market
+ Lead the strategic and operational management of Cost Management Services in a variety of sectors, including resource planning and management, financial management, business generation and training and development.
+ Set a clear strategy and ambition with the team in line with our Business Plan
+ Grow and develop exceptional people, promoting a culture of learning, respect and inclusivity.
+ Knowledge management - Ensure that key information and learning generated from each commission is inputted into internal databases and shared.
+ Process improvement - Identify and act upon ways to improve internal systems and processes.
+ Quality Control - Ensure compliance with quality standards and participation in ISO audits.
+ Develop priority plans including risk mitigation through internal tools, make performance measurements via Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and appraisal documents, management controls and critical success factors based on company goals
+ Undertake internal BMS audits, and coordinate and represent the office for external audits undertaken by the external certification authority.
+ Develop a detailed understanding of the market, acting as a brand ambassador and creating a pipeline of opportunity with existing and new clients
+ Identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities.
+ Participate in meetings with Senior leadership, Directors and staff and prepare and deliver presentations
+ Financial Management - Using internal software, track ongoing revenue, margin levels and monthly fees and resource requirements for each cost commission.
+ Preparation of proposals/RFP responses for new clients/projects.
+ Attend relevant networking events and other promotional opportunities with directors.
+ Support the training and mentorship of current staff and promote an upward career trajectory.
+ Proactively partner with talent acquisition team to attract the best talent, actively manage resource requirements and proactively plan for future staffing needs.
+ Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society. 
+ 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 field related to construction.
+ Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred.
+ 12+ years of relevant cost management or quantity surveying experience.
+ 2+ years managing high performing cost management teams in a consulting environment.
+ Prior people management experience.
+ Proven track record of managing successful cost management service delivery for clients.
+ Exceptional Business development acumen and ambition to drive business growth.
+ Major construction sector experience working with high caliber clients in commercial real estate, data center, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, natural resources, etc.
+ Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills.
+ Life Science construction experience preferred.
**Additional Information**
**The salary range for this full-time role is** **$180K-$240K** **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.**
**_*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*_**
_Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law. _
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.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at and your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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_Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review._