Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Hotel Construction

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

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.

Qualifications :

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.

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.