Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Korean Speaking

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to serve as the primary day‐to‐day client interface on a large‐scale, technically complex construction program in the Midwest. The position requires strong communication skills, commercial leadership, and independence, and involves direct communication with Korean‐speaking project stakeholders and documentation.

Requirements

• Act as the key day‐to‐day commercial and cost interface between the client, design team, and contractor.
• Prepare and present cost plans, estimates, and cashflow forecasts at key design and construction milestones.
• Estimate, assess, and negotiate change orders throughout early works, major construction, and close‐out phases.
• Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development and reconciliation of cost estimates.
• Coordinate all sources of cost information, including quantities from designers, subcontractor pricing, and supplier data.
• Communicate regularly with the contractor and owner’s project management team to gather status information and prepare accurate cost updates.
• Prepare written commentary on contractor submissions, including executive cost summaries.
• Inform and influence engineering and design priorities based on cost, risk, and value considerations.
• Proactively resolve cost and schedule issues with minimal supervision in a fast‐paced construction environment.
• Manage valuations, cost checks, contingency management, commitment tracking, and cost impact logs.
• Participate in post‐contract cost variance analysis and formal change control processes.
• Lead value engineering and cost optimization workshops with key stakeholders.
• Provide commercial input into design optioneering and procurement strategies.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations to achieve fair and competitive outcomes for the client.
• Produce accurate monthly cost reports and funding data presentations.
• Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed in a timely and compliant manner.
• Maintain robust cost auditing, validation, and benchmarking records.
• Track financial performance, fee forecasts, and margin levels using internal systems.
• Implement and maintain Turner & Townsend business management systems and delivery methodologies.
• Identify, coach, and mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high‐performance culture.
• Demonstrate leadership aligned with Turner & Townsend’s values, service standards, and governance requirements.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Bonus
• Flexible working environment
• Work-life balance