Mechanical Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Korean Speaking

About the role

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Mechanical Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the primary day-to-day client interface on a large-scale, technically complex construction program in the Midwest. This role is responsible for delivering best-in-class mechanical cost management services across the full project lifecycle, ensuring accurate cost control, change management, and value optimization.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead cost management interface for mechanical construction scopes, including major trade packages and critical systems.
• Develop, manage, and present mechanical cost plans, estimates, and forecasts through design, early works, and major construction phases.
• Estimate, review, and negotiate mechanical change orders and variations throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Review and reconcile mechanical contractor and subcontractor pricing, ensuring accuracy and commercial alignment.
• Participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development, validation, and reconciliation of detailed mechanical cost estimates.
• Cook up and coordinate all sources of mechanical cost data, including subcontractor pricing, supplier inputs, equipment costs, and design quantities.
• Prepare written commentary on mechanical contractor submissions, including executive-level cost summaries.
• Inform and influence engineering and design priorities based on mechanical cost impact, constructability, and value considerations.
• Manage mechanical cost checks, valuations, contingency, commitment tracking, and risk allowances.
• Lead or support value engineering and cost optimization exercises related to mechanical systems and trade scopes.
• Participate in post-contract cost variance analysis and formal change control processes.
• Produce accurate monthly cost reports and funding data presentations related to mechanical scopes.
• Ensure final mechanical accounts are negotiated, agreed, and closed in a timely manner.
• Maintain robust mechanical cost benchmarking, audit trails, and validation records.
• Utilize internal systems to track margins, fee forecasts, and financial performance.
• Implement Turner & Townsend business management systems and delivery methodologies consistently.
• Identify, coach, and mentor team members, contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
• Comply with internal governance and SOX control requirements where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, Cost Management, or a related construction discipline.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in a cost management or quantity surveying role with a strong focus on mechanical construction.
• Proven experience leading mechanical cost management on mission-critical or technically complex construction projects.
• Demonstrated deep trade and package-level expertise, including major mechanical systems and subcontract packages.
• Prior experience within a construction consultancy environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement routes, mechanical cost planning, value management, and value engineering.
• Professional working proficiency in Korean and English is required, as this role involves direct communication with Korean-speaking stakeholders and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence in senior client-facing environments.
• RICS accreditation or progress toward chartership is preferred.