Turner & Townsend
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 employees across more than 60 countries. We work with clients in real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.
Job Summary The Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor will act as the day‑to‑day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value‑added cost management service. The role requires excellent communication, self‑motivation, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
**Requires on‑site presence**
Responsibilities
Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
Provide estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
Review and collaborate with the design services team and general contractor on the development of cost estimates.
Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure accuracy of their data.
Communicate or meet with the general contractor and owner project manager to gather status information and prepare a cost estimate update.
Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.
Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers directly from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.
Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.
Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects; complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
Participate effectively with post‑contract cost variances and the change of control processes.
Manage cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.
Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.
Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value‑engineering exercises.
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.
Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure post‑contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
Ensure cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.
Carry out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.
Compile built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.
Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others.
Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions in line with the conditions of appointment.
Financial management – utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports.
Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for clients and the company.
Be a role model that drives a one‑business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for people, clients, stakeholders and society.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, if applicable.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a field related to construction.
Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.
RICS accredited or working towards accreditation is preferred.
Experience leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
Excellent communication skills.
Additional Information On‑site presence is required; the exact location may change depending on client needs.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This role is an equal opportunity position and we actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
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Job Summary The Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor will act as the day‑to‑day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value‑added cost management service. The role requires excellent communication, self‑motivation, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
**Requires on‑site presence**
Responsibilities
Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
Provide estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
Review and collaborate with the design services team and general contractor on the development of cost estimates.
Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure accuracy of their data.
Communicate or meet with the general contractor and owner project manager to gather status information and prepare a cost estimate update.
Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.
Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers directly from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.
Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.
Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects; complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
Participate effectively with post‑contract cost variances and the change of control processes.
Manage cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.
Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.
Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value‑engineering exercises.
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.
Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure post‑contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
Ensure cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.
Carry out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.
Compile built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.
Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others.
Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions in line with the conditions of appointment.
Financial management – utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports.
Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for clients and the company.
Be a role model that drives a one‑business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for people, clients, stakeholders and society.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, if applicable.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a field related to construction.
Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.
RICS accredited or working towards accreditation is preferred.
Experience leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
Excellent communication skills.
Additional Information On‑site presence is required; the exact location may change depending on client needs.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This role is an equal opportunity position and we actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
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