Associate Director — Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Job overview

The Associate Director — Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor role is based in Phoenix, AZ, with onsite presence and requirements subject to client needs. Compensation is not specified. Turner & Townsend provides program, project, cost, asset, and commercial management services across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources. The role leads cost management services for a key client or portfolio, overseeing service delivery, project financial performance, controls, and stakeholder relationships. It also supports capital planning, procurement strategy, business development, and consistent delivery across a diverse project portfolio.

What you'll do

• Lead commissions and align service delivery with appointments and company standards
• manage project financial performance, forecasts, and monthly reports
• develop priority and risk mitigation plans
• establish management controls and performance measures
• maintain business management systems and delivery methods
• conduct internal audits and coordinate external certification audits
• advise clients on contracting and procurement strategies
• support capital planning and reporting
• maintain client and cross-functional relationships
• contribute to business development, proposals, and RFP responses
• capture lessons learned and attend industry events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

associate director

cost manager

quantity surveyor

construction management

cost management

phoenix az

turner & townsend

client portfolio

capital planning

procurement strategy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible working environment that respects work-life balance
• opportunity to contribute and have a voice in workplace change.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in a related construction field required; graduate degree and RICS certification or equivalent preferred; minimum eight years of construction cost management experience. Onsite requirements may change based on client needs.

About the employer

Turner & Townsend is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.