Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Life Sciences

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 133 offices in 49 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 are looking for a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to join our team and support construction cost services for one of our Life Sciences clients. The ideal candidate will be driven and promote our Turner & Townsend purpose and values. This role will be site-based at the client’s office 5 days per week. 

Responsibilities: 

• Advising client on strategies, managing prequalification of vendors, assessing proposals, bids, and bid levelling documents, making final recommendations to the client, attending & chairing bid interviews, and managing appointment process  
• 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.  
• Manage all facets of the final accounting process and post contract audits and account close outs.  
• Hold post-contract reviews with the client to establish a lesson learned document and apply lessons to create training manual  
• Develop procedures governing handover of project  
• Perform all the duties above through the use/preparation of Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software 
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Project/Program specifications:  

• Project/Program specific responsibilities are as follows: 
• Manage change orders. 
• Management of project invoices for project accuracy and validity. 
• Ability to perform all aspects of procurement, including managing the pre-qualification stage, produce bid list, bid analysis, produce bid report, and compile contractual documents. 
• Complete vendor assessment in Ariba. 
• Use of client’s financial systems Ariba and SAP. 
• Manage project commitment log. 
• Attendance at meetings as required. 
• Site walks and construction progress checks, including analysis of contractor work in place and earned value. 
• Manage project closeout and asset segregation.  
• Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages. 
• Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing client and grow the account. Report such opportunities to appropriate line manager. 
• Identify improvements for cost estimating and cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager.  
• Market sector experience: 
• Experience within the Life Sciences sector is a plus but not essential. 
• Project/program size in dollar value:  
• Software specific requirements:  
• Competency using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CostX, Bluebeam. 
• Competency of utilizing systems such as ARIBA or SAP preferred. 
• Certification requirements: 
• RICS accredited or working towards it is valuable 

Qualifications

• B