Senior Cost Manager - Manufacturing Construction

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 seeking a Senior Cost Manager - Process Installation to work with our team on a major US commercial real estate manufacturing program for a well-known client.  

Scope of work:

• Validation of General Contractor (GC) Estimates
  • Review cost forecasts submitted by process installation general contractor, confirm data sources,
  • Validate the basis of forecasts including calculations, assumptions, information used, exclusions,
  • Cross check calculations, logics and backup data to determine validity.
  • Compare assumed information with actual costs data to determine possible over/under items
  • Identify possible areas of concern, agree approach and resolve with GC
• Validation of monthly costs
  • Actuals (true ups)
    • Confirm that all backup data provided (AIA submissions etc.)
    • Spot check of large $ items to confirm invoices in place and aligned, any items of concern (unexpected costs)
    • Confirmation of previous forecasts to confirm values carried through correctly
    • Identify variance between forecast amounts and actuals and obtain explanation from GC (+/- $1m and +/- 10% or greater)
  • Forecasts (pre-approvals)
    • Cross check that submitted calculations are
    • Confirm backup materials in place (certificates etc.)
    • Review forecasts with client project managers to confirm values align with the planned work scope
    • Submit review and requests for confirmation or changes
• Validation of FARs
  • Obtain basis of change from GC
  • Confirm rates (labor and materials) align with agreed project (estimate) rates
  • Cross check of quantities to confirm key elements
  • Market rate review (where applicable rates not already established)

Specialist support – General Contractor (GC) Costs analyses

• Review submitted costs to date from GC and trade partners
• Identify any areas of question/concern from the data and raise queries
• Review queried/ identify if amendments are required (refunds/omissions)
• Agree approach between client, general contractor and, where relevant, trade partners and suppliers
• Create/maintain/update tracking log of potential and realized corrections and amendments

Specialist support – Third party provider cost analyses

• Identify items and costs to date that arise from third party providers (to the installation scope) issues (e.g., damaged equipment, missing parts, changes to requirements)
• Identify items that have been driven by technology provider requests (changes in locations after install, new installs not planned)
• Identify costs associated with items and compile information (supporting information) to validate the costs (e.g., shipping lists showing missing pieces, communications confirming issues etc.), including:  
  • Scope review (confirm what has been a change) 
  • Drawing measurement (quantification of charges)
  • Backup data review (formal correspondence, agreed changes, issue identification)
• Review contracts with third party providers to confirm potential for claw back (e.g., habeas corpus items, effect of singing to take possession)
• Produce and maintain report for client and support process for potential claw back/claims

Qualifications

• This is a site based role.
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience working in a construction cost management role.  
• College and/or post-graduate degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a field related to construction.  
• Full life cycle cost management experience working on large