Construction Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 118 offices in 50 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor who would like to consult on on large-scale commercial real estate and/or data center construction projects for key clients.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly post contract cost reports and present to client.
• Provide leadership to cost management team when necessary, ensure the delivery on all of accountabilities.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.
• Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts.
• Identify improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager.
• Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes, where applicable refer major changes to line manager.
• Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Perform all aspects of procurement, including managing the pre-qualification stage, produce bid list, bid analysis, produce bid report, and compile contractual documents.
• Assist on feasibility studies and writing procurement reports.
• Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities to appropriate line manager, and utilize marketing database.
• Ability to estimate at conceptual, programming and detailed level.
• Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages.

Qualifications

• Experienced in variety of methods of procurement and forms of contract.
• Good technical experience in all cost management areas; pre-contract, post contract and final account.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCad Navisworks, and/or other related computer software.
• Development of strong relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
• Experience with advising clients on value management, value engineering, and life cycle costing.
• Demonstrate solid presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Good organization skills, ability to multi-task, and be a team player.

Education/Experience:

• College degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field with a technical focus.
• Proven track record managing large-scale projects at a program level.
• Solid experience preparing large-scale cost estimates.
• Experience managing cost for Industrial or Manufacturing sectors is beneficial.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $75K-$160 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

• On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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