Associate Director – Cost Management, Industrial and Maritime Construction

Job overview

The Associate Director – Cost Management, Industrial and Maritime Construction role is onsite in Baltimore, MD; onsite requirements may change based on client needs. Compensation is $160,000–$180,000 per year. Turner & Townsend provides professional services across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, including project and cost management. The role leads cost management services for major industrial and maritime construction programs, overseeing delivery and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle. It supports commercial excellence through cost controls, procurement and contract advice, team leadership, and consistent service delivery.

What you'll do

• Lead cost management teams and client and stakeholder engagement
• perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management
• report project commercial status
• improve procedures and delivery practices
• manage team performance and development
• oversee commission financial management and forecasts
• advise on contracting and procurement strategy
• support proposals, business development, audits, and project reporting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate director

cost management

industrial construction

maritime construction

quantity surveying

project controls

baltimore md

turner & townsend

$160k–$180k/year

team leadership

client-facing

rics or equivalent

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package
• the posting describes health, welfare, and retirement support and a flexible working environment.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field, at least eight years of relevant construction cost management experience, and quantity surveying expertise with RICS certification or equivalent accreditation. Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.

About the employer

Turner & Townsend is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.