Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to serve as a key client contact, delivering high-quality cost management services that support successful project outcomes. Based in Atlanta, this role will be assigned to major construction projects within one of Turner & Townsend's key local sectors, including data centers, mission-critical/high-tech, commercial, healthcare, and infrastructure. The successful candidate will provide cost and commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction and closeout. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who thrives in a client-facing environment, works effectively both independently and within a team, and demonstrates the leadership, professionalism, and values that define Turner & Townsend. Responsibilities: • Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle. • Providing estimate and cost planning services, including producing and presenting final cost plans. • Reviewing and collaborating with design teams and general contractors in the development of cost estimates. • Reconciling changes and assisting contractors to ensure cost data accuracy. • Meeting with contractors, owners, and project managers to gather project status information and prepare cost estimate updates. • Preparing written reviews and executive summaries for contractor submissions. • Coordinating cost information from multiple sources, including contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams. • Informing and driving engineering priorities based on cost impacts. • Working proactively with minimal supervision to resolve cost and scheduling issues. • Managing cost checks and carrying out valuations on complex construction projects. • Supporting post-contract cost variance analysis and change control processes. • Managing cost impact assessments, contingency management, and commitment tracking logs. • Preparing funding presentations and coordinating value engineering sessions with project stakeholders. • Developing cost plans and estimates throughout the design phase and delivering updates at key project milestones. • Providing commercial input into design optioneering and value engineering exercises. • Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of clients to achieve fair contract values. • Performing quantity surveying, cost control, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle. • Managing post-contract cost variances and change control processes effectively. • Overseeing cost auditing and valuation activities and maintaining robust cost validation procedures. • Producing monthly cost reports for client presentation and review. • Negotiating and finalizing project accounts in a timely manner. • Compiling completed project cost data for benchmarking and future estimating purposes. • Identifying, coaching, and mentoring team members to support professional growth and development. • Demonstrating excellence in leadership and service delivery in accordance with project and client requirements. • Utilizing internal systems to monitor project financial performance, margin levels, fee forecasts, resource planning, and reporting. • Implementing and maintaining internal business management systems, delivery methodologies, and best practices. • Promoting a one-business culture that achieves positive outcomes for people, clients, stakeholders, and society. • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and are to be adhered to where applicable.   • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related construction field. • Minimum 5-7 years of