Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction
Core
Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor acting as the key client interface for construction projects, delivering value-added cost management services from design through final accounts.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor
Builds
Cost plans, estimates, budgets, and financial reports for construction projects
Domain
Construction industry, cost management, quantity surveying
Required skills
cost estimating, cost planning, change order negotiation, contract price negotiation, cost control, valuation, quantity surveying, value engineering, financial risk management, budget adherence, SOX compliance, data-driven forecasting, mentoring
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, construction consultancy experience, knowledge of procurement routes, AI-enabled cost modeling tools, digital solution translation
Technologies
internal Business Management Systems, parametric and hybrid cost models, AI-enabled cost modeling tools, automated estimating platforms
Responsibilities
Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle; develop and present final cost plans; review design services and general contractor cost estimates; reconcile changes and ensure data accuracy; coordinate cost information from NPA, subs, and A/Es; drive engineering priorities based on cost impact; manage cost checks, valuations, and post-contract variances; prepare funding data presentations and lead value engineering sessions; negotiate final accounts; compile built cost records for benchmarking; mentor team members; utilize internal software for margin tracking and fee forecasts; implement business management systems; ensure compliance with client financial policies and SOX controls; support AI-enabled cost modeling tools; align cost plans with project schedules; communicate complex cost insights to senior stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership and mentoring responsibilities
