Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Construction

Responsibilities: Lead estimating and change-order negotiations across the construction lifecycle Develop, review, and present detailed cost plans at key milestones Collaborate with design teams and general contractors to refine cost estimates Consolidate cost inputs from subs, suppliers, and design teams for informed decisions Prepare cost reports and forecasts with clear commentary highlighting risks and variances Track cost impacts, contingency usage, and change control across multiple workstreams Perform cost checks and valuations for timely financial reporting Support procurement by reviewing pricing and leading commercial negotiations Contribute to value engineering and design optimization for cost efficiency Produce monthly cost reports, budgets, forecasts, and funding analyses Ensure audit, validation, and final account closeout in line with best practices Mentor junior team members and contribute to consistent service delivery Manage margins and fee forecasting; adhere to internal controls; support SOX where applicable

Key requirements: 5–7 years of experience in cost management or quantity surveying in commercial real estate RICS accredited or working toward accreditation preferred Experience on medium to large-scale commercial construction projects; prior QS consultancy preferred Strong understanding of construction methodologies, procurement strategies, value engineering, and cost planning in commercial interiors and base building Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills communication stakeholder management self-motivation cost planning and estimating change management and variation analysis cost reporting and forecasting