Senior Consultant (Cost & Commercial Management)

As a Senior Consultant you will be involved in:

• Preparing robust construction cost estimates from feasibility/concept through detailed design including pretender estimates and final cost plans; own and present the cost plan to clients and stakeholders.
• Cost planning and options analysis/optioneering; develop reconciliations with clear assumptions and justifications for decisionmaking.
• Engaging in value engineering workshops to identify the cost savings and optimum solutions available for the client.
• Development validation and control of the Target Price within an Integrated Project Team
• Providing client advice on capital and operational expenditure (OPEX) element of the project (e.g. operation and maintenance life cycle cost whole life costs etc.)
• Producing cost benchmark for validation and target-setting on major infrastructure projects.
• Delivering postcontract cost management including change/variation evaluation monthly cost reporting and payment certification.
• Undertaking cost analysis cost checking and valuation to provide cost assurance across project stages.
• Engage in commercial discussions and (as applicable) claims/negotiations with contractors and subcontractors; support contract administration consistent with Turner & Townsend practices.
• Participating in probabilistic risk assessment workshops to calculate contingency provisions e.g. Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA)
• Actively interfacing with project clients key stakeholders contractors and consultants (engineering etc.) during all project stages.
• Working in close collaboration with high performing project teams to ensure expectations are managed adequately and clients goals are achieved. 

Qualifications :

• 7 years of experience in cost / commercial management positions across pre-contract/post-contract phases of infrastructure projects
• A recognized university degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management Degree and/or Certification
• Membership in relevant professional organizations is a bonus (e.g. CIQS / RICS / AACE)
• Experienced in cost/claims negotiations with (sub)contractors or working for a General Contractor not essential but a bonus.
• Knowledge and proficiency with cost estimating software used on major civil engineering projects. 

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you...

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
• RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget
• Access to a range of online learning tools and support for career development and growth
• Cost coverage of up to two memberships and license fees per year (if directly related to your role)
• We believe in work-life balance so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation flex and sick days 
• A flexible hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
• Commitment to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

The base salary range for this full-time role is $95000 - $145000 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 candidates experience and qualifications.

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.   

Turner & 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. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs will be treated as a direct application.  

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time