Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Hotel Construction - job 1 of 2

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to support a major hospitality and entertainment development currently underway in Chicago. This on-site / in-office high-profile project includes hotel, entertainment, dining, and public space components, and is progressing through a multi-year construction timeline. The successful candidate will act as the key day-to-day client interface, ensuring that project objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service.

Success in this position requires excellent communication skills and confidence in a client-facing environment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively. You’ll provide leadership and direction while promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.

Responsibilities: 

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Review and collaborate with design and construction teams to develop cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and assist in ensuring accurate contractor data.
• Prepare cost estimate updates and written commentary on contractor submissions.
• Coordinate cost information from various sources for stakeholder discussions.
• Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
• Resolve scheduling issues proactively with minimal supervision.
• Manage cost checks and valuations on larger projects.
• Participate in post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Track cost impact, contingency, and commitments.
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate value engineering sessions.
• Develop cost plans and estimates through design milestones.
• Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering.
• Review contractor pricing and lead negotiations to ensure fair contract values.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure effective cost auditing, validation, and reporting processes.
• Produce monthly cost reports and finalize accounts in a timely manner.
• Compile built cost estimate records for benchmarking.
• Mentor and coach team members, celebrating success and fostering growth.
• Display excellence in leadership and service delivery.
• Utilize internal software for financial tracking and forecasting.
• Implement and maintain internal business systems and delivery methodologies.
• Promote a one-business culture that balances outcomes for people, clients, and society.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

• Ability to work onsite and in-office in Chicago.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• RICS accreditation or working toward is advantageous.
• Experience working on hospitality, entertainment, or mixed-use developments is highly desirable.
• Experience leading cost management on large program level projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

The salary range for this full-time role is $130K-$145 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

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We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

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