Cost Manager

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From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, we serve clients across more than 60 countries and support projects of any scale. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, built on an inclusive and fun company culture.

• Advise clients on strategies, manage prequalification of vendors, assess proposals and bids, make final recommendations, attend & chair bid interviews, and manage the appointment process.
• Manage estimating services across the full project: develop estimates, review work prepared by junior members, present estimates and value engineering recommendations to clients, meet with vendors to validate costs, and utilize benchmark data from other projects.
• Manage cost reporting: establish schedules, review & present cost reports and forecasts, discuss budget & spend forecasts with clients, maintain a commercial risk register, and host periodic meetings with project teams & vendors.
• Manage cost control: review payment application assessments, liaise with project managers on contractor entitlements, evaluate change order requests, and apply dispute prevention and resolution procedures for payments, change orders, and contractual disputes.
• Monitor invoicing processes.
• Benchmark performance against successful commissions.
• Handle all facets of the final accounting process, post‑contract audits, and account close‑outs.
• Conduct post‑contract reviews to create lessons‑learned documents and training manuals.
• Develop procedures for project handover.
• Perform duties using Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take‑off Software.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a related construction field.
• Minimum 3‑5 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• RICS accreditation or pursuit thereof is valuable.
• Experience supporting cost management on medium or large‑sized construction projects.
• Strong preference for candidates with construction consultancy experience.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
• Strong communication skills.

Turner & Townsend is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, supportive of work‑life balance, flexible working, and opportunities for growth.

All applicant information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Consulting