Associate Director, Cost Management

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. 

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business. 

https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/about-us/our-purpose-and-values/ 

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

• Provide quality assurance on the cost management deliverables to the client per our service agreement.
• Produce monthly portfolio reports and present to client.
• Mentor and train in Design Economics and Cost Planning; Construction technology and environmental services; Contract Practice; Procurement strategy and bid management; Project controls and reporting; Quantification and costing of construction works; Contract Administration; Risk Management and Value Management.
• Perform Line Management and Commission Management duties including supporting leadership with business development, account management and financial performance objectives.
• Deliver cost management, to include cost estimating, cost plans, procurement and bid management; project controls and reporting; risk management and value management on real estate projects.
• Prepare proposals and balancing day-to-day client needs with the available resources and provide forecasts of resource requirements.
• Work with the AIA suite of contract documents including detailed knowledge of: A133 and A141.
• Understand supplementary contract documents including lien waivers; bailment agreements; bills of sale etc, where they are required and the different state requirements for such documents where applicable.
• Mentor junior staff, planning training regimes and demonstrated experience of growing cost management teams.
• Manage revenue, profit margins and oversee the management of team resources to ensure that client expectations are met.
• Develop business with new clients, and cross-selling to develop new service lines with existing clients.
• Use commission management applications including FMS, CEP, Advance and iTrent
• Perform work using Microsoft Office, e-Builder; PMWeb; Procore; and Kahua.

RELATED OCCUPATION:

Consultant, Cost Management or any other job title performing the following job duties:

1. Providing cost forecasting reports to maintain the budget;
2. Monitoring cost variance and contract cash flow;
3. Assisting with negotiating costs;
4. Reviewing proposals for benchmarking purposes;
5. Evaluating cost proposals and change orders;
6. Completing monthly cost reports;
7. Reviewing and verifying contractor and subcontractor pricing, costs and proposals;
8. Performing cost control, budgeting and change management services;
9. Ensuring that post-contract cost variances are managed effectively;
10. Performing cost audits;
11. Conducting background research and benchmark against historical data;
12. Completing Take Off (Measurement of Quantities) reports;
13. Managing and reviewing Pay applications, contractor invoices and proposals to validate costs and services are per contract;
14. Reviewing and tracking design, procurement and construction schedule throughout the lifecycle of the project to update owner on any variances and project delays; and
15. Supporting owner/project sponsor in determining appropriate contracting and procurement methods to be utilized for Real estate projects.

SALARY RANGE: $185,000 to $200,000/year

JOB TIME:  Full Time

Qualifications

 Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 8 years of experience in job offered or 8 years of experience in Related Occupation  

Additional Information

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 o