Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management

Turner & Townsend are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to join our Phoenix, Arizona area team, working on large-scale, high-impact projects, including Data Centers, Mission Critical, Commercial, and Manufacturing facilities for global clients.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost management or quantity surveying, with experience managing complex, fast-paced projects within the construction sector.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for projects, ensuring alignment with design specifications, quality requirements, and timelines.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and identifying areas for cost savings.
• Regularly track and report on project financial performance, including any changes or variations to original cost estimates.
• Advise on the selection and procurement of contractors and subcontractors, ensuring competitive pricing and adherence to contractual terms.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with project scope and legal requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of tender documents and evaluate contractor bids.
• Monitor project costs to ensure alignment with the budget and track any changes, including scope modifications or unforeseen issues.
• Identify potential risks to project cost, schedule, or quality and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Conduct cost audits and prepare cost reports, including variance analysis, to ensure that the project stays within the financial scope.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Provide timely and accurate cost advice, supporting decision-making and project execution.
• Attend regular project meetings to discuss cost matters, value engineering opportunities, and overall project progress.
• Ensure that all cost-related activities comply with relevant regulations, quality standards, and client specifications.
• Monitor quality control procedures and advise on any potential financial or contractual implications of changes in project specifications.
• Lead value engineering efforts to optimize cost while maintaining or improving the quality and functionality of the project.
• Recommend cost-saving measures without compromising the integrity or safety of the project.
• Manage change orders and variations, ensuring proper documentation, approval, and implementation.
• Track and report all variations and changes to the client and project team, maintaining transparency throughout the process.
• Prepare and submit final accounts for projects, ensuring all costs are accurately captured, documented, and resolved.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.