Turner & Townsend is seeking a talented Cost Manager to support cost management activities on complex mission-critical data center construction projects. This onsite role is ideal for professionals with strong analytical skills and a solid foundation in cost planning estimating and financial controls looking to grow their career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
You will work closely with senior team members clients and project stakeholders to ensure cost efficiency accurate reporting and alignment with project goals. To be successful in this role you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain cost plans budgets and estimates across all phases of the project lifecycle ensuring alignment with scope schedule and client expectations.
- Implementat change control procedures including tracking change orders assessing cost impacts and maintaining accurate records.
- Collaborate with design consultants contractors and vendors to gather and validate cost data perform quantity take-offs and contribute to value engineering efforts.
- Prepare and contribute to monthly cost reports including variance analysis forecasting and executive-level summaries.
- Participate in procurement activities including scope reviews bid evaluations and contract award recommendations.
- Assist in reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and support commercial negotiations under the guidance of senior team members.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of cost management tools templates and processes promoting consistency and efficiency across projects.
- Engage in benchmarking and market analysis to support accurate estimating and strategic decision-making.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients project teams and external stakeholders representing Turner & Townsend professionally.
- Participate in team meetings workshops and training sessions to support continuous learning and development.
- Provide guidance and support to junior team members as needed fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial systems client requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management Quantity Surveying Engineering or a related field.
- 36 years of relevant experience in cost-focused project controls or cost management.
- Experience with large-scale mission-critical construction projects (e.g. data centers high-tech industrial).
- Construction consultancy experience is preferred.
- Strong background in cost management budgeting financial reporting and cost control systems.
- Experience with MEP systems and large-scale budgets is highly valued.
- Experience with procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
- RICS accreditation or working toward it is advantageous.
- Excellent communication collaboration and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
Additional Information :
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs.*
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.
Please find out more about us at & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CVs that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs will be treated as a direct application.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
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Instagram
LinkedIn
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.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Turner & Townsend is seeking a talented Cost Manager to support cost management activities on complex mission-critical data center construction projects. This onsite role is ideal for professionals with strong analytical skills and a solid foundation in cost planning estimating and financial control...
Turner & Townsend is seeking a talented Cost Manager to support cost management activities on complex mission-critical data center construction projects. This onsite role is ideal for professionals with strong analytical skills and a solid foundation in cost planning estimating and financial controls looking to grow their career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
You will work closely with senior team members clients and project stakeholders to ensure cost efficiency accurate reporting and alignment with project goals. To be successful in this role you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain cost plans budgets and estimates across all phases of the project lifecycle ensuring alignment with scope schedule and client expectations.
- Implementat change control procedures including tracking change orders assessing cost impacts and maintaining accurate records.
- Collaborate with design consultants contractors and vendors to gather and validate cost data perform quantity take-offs and contribute to value engineering efforts.
- Prepare and contribute to monthly cost reports including variance analysis forecasting and executive-level summaries.
- Participate in procurement activities including scope reviews bid evaluations and contract award recommendations.
- Assist in reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and support commercial negotiations under the guidance of senior team members.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of cost management tools templates and processes promoting consistency and efficiency across projects.
- Engage in benchmarking and market analysis to support accurate estimating and strategic decision-making.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients project teams and external stakeholders representing Turner & Townsend professionally.
- Participate in team meetings workshops and training sessions to support continuous learning and development.
- Provide guidance and support to junior team members as needed fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial systems client requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management Quantity Surveying Engineering or a related field.
- 36 years of relevant experience in cost-focused project controls or cost management.
- Experience with large-scale mission-critical construction projects (e.g. data centers high-tech industrial).
- Construction consultancy experience is preferred.
- Strong background in cost management budgeting financial reporting and cost control systems.
- Experience with MEP systems and large-scale budgets is highly valued.
- Experience with procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
- RICS accreditation or working toward it is advantageous.
- Excellent communication collaboration and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
Additional Information :
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs.*
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.
Please find out more about us at & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CVs that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs will be treated as a direct application.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
#LI-MB1
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
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.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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