Director of Cost Management

Turner & Townsend

. Lead and develop a team of Cost Managers and the delivery of cost management services.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of Cost Managers and the delivery of cost management services.
Ensure service excellence in terms of service delivery, growth of cost management service offering and client engagement.
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.
Grow and develop exceptional people, promoting a culture of learning, respect and inclusivity.
Quality Control – Ensure compliance with quality standards and participation in ISO audits.
Develop priority plans including risk mitigation through internal tools, management controls and success factors based on company goals.
Support the training and mentorship of current staff and promote an upward career trajectory.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost managementquantity surveyingconstruction managementrisk mitigationquality controlISO auditsdata analysisthought leadershipservice deliverybusiness development

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsmentorshipteam managementclient engagementcultural inclusivitypresentation skillsproblem-solvingstrategic management