Electrical Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Korean Speaking

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Electrical Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the primary day-to-day client interface on a large-scale, technically complex construction program in the Midwest. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality electrical cost management services across the full project lifecycle, ensuring cost certainty, effective change control, and value optimization.

Requirements

• Act as the lead cost management interface for electrical construction scopes, including major trade packages and critical systems.
• Develop, manage, and present electrical cost plans, estimates, and forecasts throughout design, early works, and major construction phases.
• Estimate, review, and negotiate electrical change orders and variations during the construction lifecycle.
• Review and reconcile electrical contractor and subcontractor pricing to ensure accuracy and commercial alignment.
• Participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development, validation, and reconciliation of detailed electrical cost estimates.
• Coordinate all sources of electrical cost information, including subcontractor pricing, supplier inputs, long-lead equipment costs, and design quantities.
• Prepare written commentary on electrical contractor submissions, including executive-level cost summaries.
• Inform and influence engineering and design priorities based on electrical cost impact, constructability, and value considerations.
• Manage electrical cost checks, valuations, contingency management, commitment tracking, and risk allowances.
• Lead or support value engineering and cost optimization exercises related to electrical systems and installations.
• Participate in post-contract cost variance analysis and formal change control processes.
• Produce accurate monthly electrical cost reports and funding data presentations for client review.
• Ensure final electrical accounts are negotiated, agreed, and closed in a timely and compliant manner.
• Maintain robust electrical cost benchmarking, auditing, and validation records.
• Utilize internal systems to track margins, fee forecasts, and financial performance.
• Implement and maintain Turner & Townsend business management systems and delivery methodologies.
• Identify, coach, and mentor team members, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative team environment.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance