We are seeking a resourceful Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management to join our talented team at Turner & Townsend PLC in Seattle, WA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management is a terrific opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in problem-solving, presentation and have the right passion for the job, then apply for the position of Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management at Turner & Townsend PLC today!
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 118 offices in 50 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate , infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to work with our Seattle team on a wide portfolio of commercial real estate, data center and miscellaneous construction projects for key clients.
The ideal candidate will have experience working on construction projects to holistically own cost control and cost reporting for this project with oversight from Senior members of our project team and guidance from Cost Management Leads in our Seattle business. This is a client facing role and will interface with all members of the Turner & Townsend and wider project teams.
Responsibilities: Onsite / in-office work is required. This is not a remote role (hybrid work flexibility may or may not be established after a demonstrated period depending on our client's needs and employee's performance.) Holistic ownership of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client. Coordinate cost information to inform the client when making cost related decisions. Coordinate with the architect and GC to develop cost estimates for additional scopes of work requested by the client. Review, quantification and negotiation of change orders with the General Contractor throughout the construction lifecycle. Preparation and ownership of cash flow forecasting. Review and validate monthly pay applications from the General Contractor. Review invoicing from design consultants and Client vendors. Prepare Purchase Requisitions for client approval. Provide input into value engineering exercises. Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs. Ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed in a timely manner. Compiling as built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes. Qualifications 3 or more years' experience in the construction industry with a good understanding of the role of a cost consultant. College degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field is strongly preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft suite of applications. Advanced skills with spreadsheets, charts, and presentations. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Drive to be proactive and self-motivated. The tenacity and ambition to inject value and create solutions. Ability to develop good working relationships with project teams. Experience with client specific systems. Good organization skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be a team player. Passion and enthusiasm for construction and numbers! Strong analytical skills and proficiency using spreadsheets. Experience using estimating software, e.g. on screen take off, Revit is preferred. RICS accredited or working towards accreditation is valuable, but not required. Experience working in the Pacific Northwest is preferred. Additional Information The salary range for this full-time role is $65K-$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. Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 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 All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-MB1
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