Associate Director, Construction Cost Management / Quantity Surveyor
turnertownsend
San Jose, California, United States · San Jose · United States
Posted May 26, 2026
- Full-time
- Hybrid
- Real estate
- Mid-Senior Level
turnertownsend
San Jose, California, United States · San Jose · United States
Posted May 26, 2026
Company Description 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. Job Description Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Associate Director, Construction Cost Management / Quantity Surveyor to join our team, acting as the key day-to-day client interface and ensuring client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service across complex commercial real estate construction programs. To be successful in this role you must have strong communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a high-performing team. In this position, you will provide leadership and direction, embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend. Responsibilities: Lead estimating and cost planning activities across multiple concurrent projects, including developing, reviewing, and presenting cost plans aligned with evolving program requirements. Act as a key client interface, coordinating closely with stakeholders, designers, and contractors to support decision-making and maintain alignment on cost, schedule, and scope. Manage cost control processes including valuations, change orders, contingency tracking, and cost variance analysis across fast-paced, high-volume project environments. Coordinate and validate cost inputs from design teams, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, ensuring consistency, transparency, and accuracy of data. Provide commercial input into procurement strategies, value engineering, and design development, helping optimize cost outcomes while maintaining project objectives. Lead procurement and tendering processes, including bid evaluation, contractor negotiations, contract input, and preparation of recommendation reports. Produce and present detailed cost reports, forecasts, and funding updates to senior stakeholders, ensuring clear and actionable insights. Ensure robust cost auditing, validation, and change control procedures are implemented and consistently applied across all projects. Oversee final account closeout processes and maintain accurate cost data for benchmarking and future program planning. Mentor and manage team members, driving performance, consistency, and professional development. Manage financial performance of commissions, including margin tracking, forecasting, and adherence to internal systems and delivery standards. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field. Minimum 8+ years of experience in cost management or quantity surveying within the construction industry. Experience delivering cost management services across complex, multi-project commercial real estate programs or portfolios. Strong background in estimating, cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and change management. Consultancy experience is strongly preferred. RICS chartership or actively working toward accreditation is preferred. Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and operate effectively in structured, process-driven environments. Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills. Additional Information *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* The salary range for this full-time role is $150K-$185K 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. 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 www.turnerandtownsend.com/ Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application. 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