Senior Cost Estimator – EV Construction Management

Turner & Townsend

Senior Cost Estimator managing client interface and cost management for major construction projects. Focusing on infrastructure-heavy works and cost control processes.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management, quantity surveying, and commercial governance within the construction industry, with a strong focus on client engagement and stakeholder communication. Proficient in cost planning, estimating, and change management processes to ensure project financial success.

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Cost ManagementQuantity SurveyingChange ManagementConstruction ContractsRICS Accreditation

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Hard Skills

Cost PlanningEstimatingCost ControlValuationsChange Order ManagementCost Variance AnalysisInterim ValuationsPayment CertificationContingency ManagementCommitment Tracking

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

RICS Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementCost ManagementQuantity SurveyingNew York MarketConstruction Consultancy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary day‑to‑day commercial interface with the client during design and construction.
Provide cost planning, estimating, and forecasting services, including producing and presenting cost plans at key design and construction milestones.
Establish and maintain robust cost control, change management, and commercial governance processes.
Estimate, review, negotiate, and manage change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing for accuracy, entitlement, and value for money, leading negotiations on behalf of the client where required.
Manage contingency, commitment tracking, cost‑to‑complete forecasting, and cost variance analysis.
Perform post‑contract quantity surveying, cost control, valuations, and payment certification.
Carry out accurate interim valuations, cost checks, and commercial audits on medium to large construction projects.
Collaborate with owners, project managers, design teams, and contractors to support cost development and design progression.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related construction discipline.
5–7+ years of relevant experience in a cost management or quantity surveying role within the construction industry.
Experience estimating in the New York market.
Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement routes, valuations, change control, and final account processes.
Background in construction consultancy or client-side cost management strongly preferred.
RICS accreditation or progress toward chartership preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Comprehensive benefits package
Healthy and productive work environment
Flexible working environment that respects work-life balance