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Turner & Townsend Verified 2d ago

Senior Construction Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor (Hospitality)

Bakersfield, California, United States On-site

$140,000–$165,000 a year
Pay$140,000–$165,000
TypeFull-time
Work settingOn-site
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About the role

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a large-scale, multi-phase hospitality and entertainment development in the Bakersfield, CA area. In this role, you will act as the key day-to-day client interface, ensuring project objectives are met through the delivery of value-added cost management services across active and future construction phases. You will play a critical role in maintaining commercial control across a complex, multi-package program, working closely with project stakeholders to drive successful outcomes. To be successful, you must have strong communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing environment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, driven, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a high-performing team. You will also contribute to leadership efforts by promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.

What you'll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field
  • 5–7+ years of experience in construction cost management.
  • Experience supporting medium to large-scale, complex construction projects (hospitality, hotel, entertainment, or related sectors is highly advantageous).
  • Strong understanding of procurement strategies, value management, and cost control practices.
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project workstreams.
  • Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.
  • Working toward or holding RICS accreditation is preferred.