Associate Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager

Associate Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager – Phoenix, AZ

Why join Currie & Brown?

Currie & Brown is a leading global construction consultancy dedicated to advising clients throughout the lifecycle of their physical assets. We partner with some of the world’s most innovative organizations across semiconductor, high-tech, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing sectors to deliver complex capital projects with confidence and precision.

About the role

Currie & Brown is seeking a Associate Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to support a major semiconductor basebuild and manufacturing expansion program in Phoenix, Arizona .

The successful candidate will support cost management, CSA estimating, commercial oversight, forecasting, subcontractor management, and change control activities across complex construction packages.

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage construction cost activities from preconstruction through project closeout
• Prepare and review CSA estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
• Review contractor proposals, change orders, progress billings, and subcontractor pricing
• Perform quantity takeoffs and detailed cost analysis
• Support procurement planning, bid evaluations, and contract administration activities
• Monitor project expenditures and identify commercial risks, cost variances, and mitigation strategies
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and client stakeholders
• Support forecasting, reporting, earned value analysis, and project controls coordination
• Participate in project meetings and provide commercial recommendations to leadership teams
• Ensure compliance with project controls standards and commercial governance requirements
• Leading and managing a team onsite

Requirements

• Proven experience in quantity surveying, cost management, estimating, or commercial management for civil, structural, and/or architectural construction projects
• Experience supporting semiconductor, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing, or mission-critical environments preferred
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, change management, and cost reporting
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• RICS, AACE, PMP, or related certifications are a plus
• Mandarin speaking is a plus

What you can expect:

• A collaborative business environment, where every voice is heard and supported.
• Opportunities for personal and professional advancement.
• Buddy and mentorship program.
• Continuous learning and professional development, in all stages of your career.
• Opportunities for relocation, nationally and internationally.
• Healthy work/life balance that
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k matching, paid vacation and more.