Mechanical Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Korean Speaking

Turntown
Chicago, IL
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

Turner & Townsend is 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.

What You Will Do

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.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will play a key role in embedding Turner & Townsend's values while supporting successful project outcomes. The position operates in a collaborative, multinational project environment and requires strong communication skills, commercial judgment, and technical mechanical expertise.

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • bonuses
  • comprehensive benefits package
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