Senior Cost Manager - Commercial Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join our team supporting commercial real estate and corporate interiors projects. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in tenant improvements (TI), office fit-outs, and capital projects across the real estate sector. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, client-focused, and capable of delivering high-quality cost management services throughout the project lifecycle.

*On-site/office presence is required Monday to Friday. Requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on procurement strategies and vendor selection.
• Manage prequalification, bid leveling, and final recommendations.
• Lead bid interviews and oversee the appointment process.
• Develop and present project estimates covering construction, fees, direct work, and other costs.
• Review and challenge vendor estimates using benchmark data and market intelligence.
• Present value engineering options and risk assessments to clients.
• Administer live construction contracts and manage change order procedures, including client sign-off.
• Review contractor measured quantities and validate cost accuracy.
• Oversee cost reporting and forecasting, including budget tracking, variance analysis, and spend projections.
• Establish and maintain reporting schedules and commercial risk registers.
• Review and process contractor pay applications, manage invoicing workflows, and monitor cash flow.
• Evaluate and negotiate change orders, liaising with project managers to assess contractor entitlements.
• Support dispute prevention and resolution related to payment requisitions and contractual issues.
• Benchmark performance against other successful commissions.
• Manage final account close-out, including audits, vendor settlements, and post-contract reviews.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to internal training materials.
• Develop procedures for project handover and close-out.
• Utilize tools such as Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, cost estimating software, and take-off platforms.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.