Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Korean Speaking

About the role

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a large-scale, technically complex construction program in the Midwest.

This role will work closely with senior cost managers and project stakeholders to provide high-quality, value-driven cost management services across the project lifecycle. The position operates in a collaborative, multinational project environment and requires strong communication skills and attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major construction program while continuing to develop professional and commercial expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day cost management activities and assist with client, contractor, and design team interactions.
• Aid in cost planning, estimating, and forecasting from early works through major construction phases.
• Review, assess, and support the evaluation of change orders across multiple construction trades.
• Participate with the design services team and contractors in the development and reconciliation of cost estimates.
• Aid in managing valuations, cost checks, contingency tracking, and commitment logs.
• Gather and coordinate cost data from subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams.
• Support the preparation of written comments on contractor submissions and cost reports, including executive summaries.
• Contribute to cost-informed decision-making by identifying potential cost, risk, and value impacts.
• Support post-contract cost variance analysis and formal change control processes.
• Aid in the review of contractor and subcontractor pricing and participate in commercial discussions as required.
• Contribute to value engineering and cost optimization exercises with project stakeholders.
• Help prepare accurate monthly cost reports and funding data presentations for client review.
• Maintain organized cost records, benchmark data, and audit documentation.
• Use internal systems to support fee tracking, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while developing independent problem-solving capabilities.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Engineering, or a related construction discipline.
• Approximately 3–7 years of relevant experience in a cost management or quantity surveying role within the construction industry.
• Experience supporting cost management on mission-critical or technically complex construction projects is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to trade-level and package-specific cost management, including subcontractor pricing and change management.
• Previous experience within a construction consultancy environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of procurement routes, cost planning, and value management principles.
• Professional working proficiency in Korean and English is required, to support communication with Korean-speaking project stakeholders and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to operate in a client-facing team environment.
• RICS accreditation or progress toward chartership is advantageous but not required.