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 (https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/expertise/real-estate/) , infrastructure (https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/expertise/infrastructure/) and natural resources (https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/expertise/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.

　　Job Description

　　Who are you?

　　You are a Senior Cost Manager with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience working on commercial real estate construction projects.

　　You will specialize in pre-contract cost planning and estimating activities and post-contract commercial management. You will bring your practical expertise and best practice experience and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role, leading project teams and managing stakeholders.

　　Key Accountabilities

　　Advising client on strategies, managing prequalification of vendors, assessing proposals, bids, and bid leveling documents, making final recommendations to the client, attending & chairing bid interviews, and managing appointment process

　　Manage estimating services for full project by developing project estimates (relating to construction, fees, direct work and other costs), reviewing estimations prepared by junior team members, presenting estimates to client, presenting value engineering recommendations and risk assessments to client, meeting with vendors to review, validate, and challenge costs, and reviewing estimates by utilizing benchmark data collected from other projects

　　Manage cost reporting by establishing reporting schedule, reviewing & presenting cost reports and forecasts, reviewing project budget & spend forecast with the client, developing & maintaining commercial risk register, and hosting periodic meetings with project team & vendors

　　Manage cost control process by reviewing payment application assessments prepared by junior team members, liaising with project managers to recommend contractor entitlements, reviewing requests for change orders from vendors & making recommendations to client, and using dispute prevention/management/resolution procedures to manage payment requisitions, change orders, and contractual disputes

　　Manage & monitor invoicing process

　　Benchmark performance against other successful commissions

　　Hold post-contract reviews with the client to establish a lessons learned document and apply lessons to create training manual

　　Develop procedures governing handover of project

　　Perform all of the duties above through the use/preparation of Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Takeoff Software

　　Key Performance Indicators

　　Projects are managed to the correct quality standards and are completed efficiently, on time and to budget

　　Project delivery meets the client’s objectives and is in line with the conditions of appointment

　　The project team is led effectively

　　Strong relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross-functional team

　　The internal financial status of all projects is effectively monitored

　　Key information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retained

　　Qualifications

　　Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Related Field - An acceptable equivalent to a US Bachelor's degree will include any combination of degrees, certificates, training, and/or experience, evaluated as equivalent to a four (6) year U.S. Bachelor's degree by a credential evaluator.

　　Experience Requirement: 6-10 years of experience performing all job duties listed, or three (3) years of experience as a Senior Cost Manager, Cost Manager, or related title performing the following job duties:

　　Assist with Request for Proposal (RFP) process by preparing documents, releasing RFPs, arranging mid-bid interviews, and creating bid analysis sheets

　　Support senior manager by reviewing initial project estimates, providing measurements & pricing for estimates at assigned stages of the project, advising the client of any budget changes, and preparing & sending final estimate to senior manager for review

　　Update regular cost reports & forecasts, amount & cost of construction work to be done, and cash flow forecast

　　Assess change orders & payment applications from vendors & challenge discrepancies, and Recommend cost amounts to be paid based on claims and changes

　　Measure & price quantities of various construction materials

　　Perform all of the duties above through the use/preparation of Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software (CostX), and Take-off Software

　　Additional Information

　　The salary range for this full-time role is $130K-$160K 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.

　　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.

　　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. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

　　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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