Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Life Sciences Construction

Job overview

The Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Life Sciences Construction role is onsite in Portland, OR; onsite requirements may change with client needs. The base salary range is $120,000–$150,000 per year. The role supports major capital construction projects, including large-scale manufacturing and advanced technology facilities. The position provides client-facing cost management from planning and design through construction and closeout. It helps clients manage project costs and commercial decisions through estimates, cost plans, valuations, change control, reporting, and contractor negotiations.

What you'll do

• Estimate and negotiate change orders
• prepare and present cost plans
• review estimates with design teams and general contractors
• reconcile changes and validate contractor data
• gather project status for cost updates
• coordinate cost information
• manage cost checks, valuations, cost variances, contingency, and commitment tracking
• prepare monthly cost reports
• support value engineering
• negotiate final accounts
• coach and mentor talent.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior cost manager

quantity surveyor

life sciences construction

cost management

construction projects

cost planning

change control

portland or

turner & townsend

$120k–$150k/year

client-facing

rics preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package
• the company promotes a flexible working environment and work-life balance.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field and at least seven years of relevant construction experience required; RICS accreditation or progress toward it preferred. On-site presence may vary with client needs.

About the employer

Turner & Townsend is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.