Turner & Townsend

construction

CostManager/QuantitySurveyor

$100–110k Seattle, Washington, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor at Turner & Townsend. Skills: Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Projects. Advise client on strategies. Manage prequalification of vendors”

What You'll Achieve.

delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives; deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs; turn challenge into opportunity; turn complexity into success

Industry & Context.

construction

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry., Experience supporting cost management on medium or large sized construction projects., Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering., communication skills.

Nice to Have

RICS accredited or working towards it is valuable, Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.

What You'll Do.

Advise client on strategies

Manage prequalification of vendors

and bid levelling documents

Make final recommendations to the client

Attend & chair bid interviews

Manage appointment process

Manage estimating services for full project

Develop project estimates

Review estimations prepared by junior team members

Present estimates to client

Present value engineering recommendations

Present risk assessments to client

Meet with vendors to review

Review estimates by utilizing benchmark data

Manage cost reporting

Establish reporting schedule

Review & present cost reports and forecasts

Review project budget & spend forecast with the client

Develop & maintain commercial risk register

Host periodic meetings with project team & vendors

Manage cost control process

Review payment application assessments

Liaise with project managers to recommend contractor entitlements

Review requests for change orders from vendors

Make recommendations to client

Use dispute prevention/management/resolution procedures

Manage payment requisitions

and contractual disputes

Manage & monitor invoicing process

Benchmark performance against other successful commissions

Manage all facets of the final accounting process

Manage post contract audits and account close outs

Hold post-contract reviews with the client

Establish a lesson learned document

Apply lessons to create training manual

Develop procedures governing handover of project

Perform duties through use/preparation of Bid Analysis Sheets

Perform duties through use/preparation of Change Control Forms

Perform duties through use/preparation of Cost Estimating Software

Perform duties through use/preparation of Take-off Software

Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with project managers; Meet with project team & vendors; Hold post-contract reviews with the client

Communication Scope

communication skills

Process & Methodology

program management, project management, cost management, asset management, commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain

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