Senior Cost Manager - CSA

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. 

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager – CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural). To be successful you will have experience developing and maintaining all aspects of cost management for real estate projects.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead cost management activities for the Tenant Improvement scope of a new build hospital project. 
• Review and negotiate estimates and proposals submitted by General Contractors at conceptual, programming and detailed stages of design development. 
• Assist in providing feasibility studies and using the application of benchmark cost data. 
• Provide benchmarking studies, analysis of cost data and presentation of data in reports. 
• Undertake cost assurance of third-party estimates, report writing and presentation. 
• Perform all aspects of procurement, including managing the pre-qualification stage, produce bid list, bid analysis, produce bid reports, and compile contractual documents. 
• Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes. 
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process. 
• Produce monthly cost reports and present to clients. 
• Provide input into value engineering and options analysis. 
• Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages. 
• Provide leadership to cost management commissions, when necessary, ensure the delivery on all of accountabilities. 
• Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities to appropriate line manager and utilize marketing database. 
• Identify improvements for cost estimating and cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager. 
• Provide leadership and training to direct reports as necessary and appropriate. 
• Demonstrate proficiency utilizing estimating formats, including Uniformat and CSI Master format. 

Qualifications

• Competency using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CostX, Bluebeam. 
• Proficient in use of industry estimating databases and other estimating data sources, e.g., RS Means, Trade Services, Richardsons. 

Educational and Professional Qualifications: 

• College degree in Construction Management or Engineering with a technical focus, Quantity Surveyor, or related technical field. 
• Demonstrated experience as a Cost Manager on real estate, industrial and technology sector projects is required. 
• Must possess excellent communication skills – both written and oral. 
• Must be a “self-starter,” and a goal/results-oriented leader and team player. 
• Demonstrated negotiation skills required. 

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $125K-$175 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. 

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