Location: Seattle,WA, USA
**Company Description**
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate ( , infrastructure ( and natural resources ( sectors worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
**Job Description**
**Turner & Townsend's Seattle, Washington** team are seeking an ambitious **Cost Manager** and/or **Quantity Surveyor.** Working within our Real Estate Cost Management team, you will be supporting Developers, Manufacturers, Retail, Health and Tech clients.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven and able to work independently as well as part of a team. In this significant position you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction, embedding, and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Onsite / in-office work is required.
+ Holistic ownership of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
+ Coordinate cost information to inform the client when making cost related decisions.
+ Coordinate with the architect and GC to develop cost estimates for additional scopes of work requested by the client.
+ Review, quantification and negotiation of change orders with the General Contractor throughout the construction lifecycle.
+ Preparation and ownership of cash flow forecasting.
+ Review and validate monthly pay applications from the General Contractor.
+ Review invoicing from design consultants and Client vendors.
+ Prepare Purchase Requisitions for client approval.
+ Provide input into value engineering exercises.
+ Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.
+ Ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed in a timely manner.
+ Compiling as built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.
**Qualifications**
+ 3 or more years' experience in the construction industry with a good understanding of the role of a cost consultant.
+ College degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field is strongly preferred.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft suite of applications.
+ Advanced skills with spreadsheets, charts, and presentations.
+ Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
+ Drive to be proactive and self-motivated.
+ The tenacity and ambition to inject value and create solutions.
+ Ability to develop good working relationships with project teams.
+ Experience with client specific systems.
+ Good organization skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be a team player.
+ Passion and enthusiasm for construction and numbers!
+ Strong analytical skills and proficiency using spreadsheets.
+ Experience using estimating software, e.g. on screen take off, Revit is preferred.
+ RICS accredited or working towards accreditation is valuable, but not required.
**Additional Information**
**The salary range for this full-time role is** **$65K-$145** **per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. ?Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.**
**_*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs._**
_Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change._
_We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance._
_Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community._
_Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/_
_All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines._
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