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Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management

San Francisco, California, us💼 Full-time💰 $160,000–$160,000🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead cost management services and drive commercial excellence for major capital construction projects and client accounts.

Role type

Senior IC Associate Director (Cost Management/Quantity Surveying)

Builds

Cost management services, project controls, and commercial strategies for capital construction programs.

Domain

Construction industry, capital projects, commercial management

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Cost management, Quantity Surveying, team leadership, stakeholder management, contract and procurement strategy, financial forecasting, risk mitigation, business development, audit coordination, talent development

Preferred skills

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

Technologies

Internal Business Management Systems (BMS), internal software for margin tracking and forecasting

Responsibilities

Lead and develop high-performing cost management teams; interface with clients, stakeholders, and consultants throughout project lifecycle; perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management; coordinate strategic and operational management of cost services; report on overall commercial status; advise on contracting and procurement strategies; participate in proposal generation and business development; manage financial forecasts and margins; conduct staff performance reviews and mentor talent; ensure adherence to SOX controls and company best practices.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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