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Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Life Sciences Construction

USA wide, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead cost management and quantity surveying services for large-scale life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, research, and advanced manufacturing construction programs.

Role type

Senior IC Associate Director (Cost Management/Quantity Surveying)

Builds

Capital projects in life sciences and advanced manufacturing

Domain

Construction consultancy, Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

Quantity surveying, cost management, commercial controls, budgeting, forecasting, change management, contract administration, team leadership, client relationship management, risk mitigation, strategic planning

Preferred skills

Graduate degree in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management, RICS accreditation, construction consultancy experience

Technologies

None explicitly stated

Responsibilities

Lead cost management teams, serve as primary commercial point of contact, oversee quantity surveying and cost controls, manage commission financial performance, advise on procurement and contract administration, support business development, mentor talent

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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