Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Heavy Civil Construction

Turner & Townsend

Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor supporting client objectives in large-scale data center construction projects. Emphasizing disciplined, value-driven cost management in heavy civil and site development.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management for construction projects, including vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and cost reporting. Proficient in maintaining project budgets and supporting value engineering and risk assessments in heavy civil and site development environments.

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Cost ManagementConstruction Consultancy ExperienceVendor PrequalificationBid EvaluationRICS Accreditation

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationCost ReportingBudget TrackingChange Order AnalysisRisk AssessmentValue EngineeringCommercial EvaluationContractor Entitlement AssessmentDispute ResolutionBenchmarking

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

RICS Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementHeavy Civil ProjectsSite DevelopmentProcurement StrategiesCommercial Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting the client on procurement strategies, including vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and coordination of the appointment process
Assist in the preparation of detailed cost estimates covering construction, fees, and other project costs
Contribute to the development and maintenance of cost plans aligned with early works, site development, and heavy civil scopes
Assist in reviewing contractor and vendor proposals, including bid leveling and commercial evaluations
Support value engineering exercises and risk assessments
Assist with cost reporting by preparing and updating cost reports, forecasts, and budget tracking tools
Maintain project budgets, spend forecasts, and commercial risk registers under guidance
Participate in periodic cost review meetings with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders
Support cost control processes, including review of payment applications and contractor entitlement assessments
Track and analyze change orders, supporting recommendations to the client
Contribute to dispute avoidance and resolution efforts related to payments and change management
Support the tracking of commitments, contingency, and cost impacts across the project lifecycle
Assist in the preparation of monthly cost reports and client presentations
Support final account reconciliation, post-contract audits, and project close-out activities
Maintain cost data and contribute to benchmarking efforts, particularly for heavy civil and site development scopes
Assist in documenting lessons learned and supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field
3–5 years of relevant experience in cost management within construction, with exposure to large-scale infrastructure or heavy civil projects in complex construction environments
Experience supporting fast-paced construction programs with significant site development components
RICS accredited or working toward accreditation preferred
Experience supporting cost management on medium to large projects
Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred
Good understanding of construction methods, procurement strategies, and commercial management principles
Must be fluent in English and legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Great place to work with opportunities for change
Health and wellness programs