CareerPlan

Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Seattle, Washington, usFull-time$160k–$185k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead cost management and quantity surveying services for complex construction projects across commercial real estate, public sector, and infrastructure.

Role type

Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor with team leadership

Builds

Cost controls, change management, and commercial reporting for large-scale developments

Domain

Construction / Real Estate / Infrastructure

Required skills

Quantity surveying, cost controls, change management, team leadership, client relationship management, strategic planning, risk mitigation, financial forecasting, procurement strategy, business development

Preferred skills

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

Technologies

Internal cost management software, internal Business Management Systems (BMS)

Responsibilities

Lead cost management teams and ensure delivery against 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 services; Report on overall commercial status of projects; Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures and processes; Undertake staff performance reviews and mentor talent; Advise on contracting and procurement strategies; Participate in business development, proposals, and RFP responses; Implement internal Business Management Systems and methodologies.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership