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Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management

Houston, Texas, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-12 → 2026-09-28

Core

Lead cost management services and quantity surveying for diverse construction projects including commercial real estate, data centers, energy, and infrastructure.

Role type

Senior IC Associate Director Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Builds

Cost controls, change management activities, and commercial status reporting for construction programs

Domain

Construction Management / Quantity Surveying

Required skills

Cost management, Quantity surveying, Change management, Contracting and procurement strategy, Financial management, Team leadership, Stakeholder management, Risk mitigation, Business management systems, Market analysis

Preferred skills

Graduate degree in quantity surveying/cost management, RICS certification, Construction consultancy experience

Technologies

Internal software for margin tracking, Business Management Systems (BMS), KPI tools

Responsibilities

Lead a cost management team and ensure delivery of accountabilities; Interface with clients, stakeholders, and consultants at all project stages; Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management; Coordinate strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services; Report on overall commercial status of projects; Advise on contracting, procurement strategy, and capital planning; Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures and processes; Undertake staff performance reviews and mentor talent; Manage financial forecasts and reports; Participate in proposal generation and business development; Ensure adherence to SOX controls where applicable

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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