Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Life Sciences Construction
Company Name
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Basic
Posted 2 days ago
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support the successful delivery of complex Life Sciences construction projects. Acting as the key day-to-day client interface, you will ensure client objectives are achieved through the delivery of a value-added cost management service across manufacturing, laboratory, R&D, and related capital projects.
To be successful in this role, you will possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary project teams. In this significant position, you will provide leadership and direction while embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.
Responsibilities:
Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle. Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan. Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development of cost estimates. Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate. Communicate or meet with the general contractor and owner of project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update. Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary. Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es. Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact. Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues. Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes. Participate effectively with post-contract cost variances and the change of control processes. Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs. Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders. Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones. Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises. Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices. Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle. Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively. Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place. Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client. Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner. Compiling built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes. Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others. Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment Financial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for Clients and the company Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction. Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry. RICS accredited or working towards it is preferred. Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity. Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred. Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering. Excellent communication skills.
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.
The base salary range for this role is $120K-$140K USD. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
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.
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Real Estate & Legal Intern
Company Name
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Allendale, NJ, US
Basic
Posted 3 days ago
Position & Perks
We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Real Estate and Legal Intern to support our team in managing and expanding our restaurant real estate portfolio and assisting with legal research and compliance. This internship is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the real estate and legal side of the hospitality industry. The work will be tedious but critical, and we need someone who takes pride in accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
This is a part-time in office position located in our Support Center in Allendale New Jersey.
Why Join Us?
Gain exposure to the restaurant industry’s real estate process and lease administration.
Develop professional skills in real estate, leasing, data management, and property analysis.
Work closely with a collaborative team that values precision and dependability.
Opportunity to turn classroom knowledge into real-world experience.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Maintain and update databases of properties, contacts, and landlords.
Support lease administration by tracking key dates and terms.
Prepare summaries, spreadsheets, and reports for the real estate and legal team.
Organize digital files, property information, and communications with external partners.
Assist with researching lease information and legal documents.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets and comfortable with data management.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to stay focused on repetitive tasks.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Curious about the intersection of real estate and restaurants/retail.
Reliable, professional, and eager to learn.
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MD-SilverSpring-Prosperi, Silver Spring, MD, United States
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MD-SilverSpring-Prosperi, Silver Spring, MD, United States
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The property manager builds and maintains a well-balanced portfolio of properties.
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MD-SilverSpring-Prosperi, Silver Spring, MD, United States
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Company Name
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VA-Fredericksburg-Spotsyl, Fredericksburg, VA, United States
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Company Name
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VA-Fredericksburg-Spotsyl, Fredericksburg, VA, United States
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Customer Experience Representative-Fredericksburg or Fairfax, VA
Company Name
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VA-Fredericksburg-Spotsyl, Fredericksburg, VA, United States
Basic
Posted 29 days ago
At HomeServices Property Management we provide excellent customer service with our one call resolution model. Reporting to the Director of Customer Experience, this role supports the organization by providing support to our agents, landlords, tenants and vendors.
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Company Name
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Basic
Posted 29 days ago
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