Director of Construction Cost Management

Turner & Townsend

Director of Construction Cost Management at Turner & Townsend, focusing on cost management services for large-scale projects. Leading a team and engaging with clients for exceptional service delivery.

Posted 5/28/2026full-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 for a large-scale construction project.
Ensure service excellence in terms of service delivery, continued growth of our 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.
Develop strategic and operational management of Cost Management Services in various sectors.
Set a clear strategy with the team in line with our Business Plan.
Promote a culture of learning, respect and inclusivity.
Ensure compliance with quality standards and participate in ISO audits.
Develop priority plans including risk mitigation through internal tools, management controls and critical success factors.
Prepare proposals/RFP responses for new clients/projects.
Partner with talent acquisition team to attract the best talent.

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

On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs
Opportunity to work in a great place
Promote healthy, productive and flexible working environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost managementquantity surveyingconstruction managementrisk mitigationproposal preparationdata analysisservice deliverystrategic managementoperational managementISO compliance

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillspresentation skillsclient engagementteam managementbusiness developmentcultural inclusivityrespectlearning promotion

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction managementBachelor’s degree in cost managementBachelor’s degree in quantity surveyingBachelor’s degree in engineeringGraduate degree in quantity surveyingGraduate degree in cost managementGraduate degree in construction managementGraduate degree in engineering