Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
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Job Description
Leadership & Team Management
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary cost management team (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical & Electrical).
Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality cost estimates (Class D to Class
A) aligned with project milestones.
Foster a collaborative, integrated team culture with PSPC and other stakeholders.
Working with and challenging contractor
Cost Management Services Delivery
Oversee the preparation and reconciliation of cost estimates using Uniformat and Master Format.
Lead options estimating and scenario reviews to support design decision-making.
Direct value engineering (VE) efforts, including workshops, proposal development, and scoring.
Ensure compliance with Expenditure Authority (EA) requirements and support Treasury Board submissions.
Manage procurement package assurance, including scope definition, risk mitigation, and quality control.
Monitor and control CM’s general requirements (Division
1), including monthly reviews and early warning identification.
Lead change management processes, including cost impact analysis and contingency tracking.
Supervise billing reviews, invoice verification, and payment tracking.
Oversee the development of detailed cost reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
Manage budget planning, monitoring, and forecasting, ensuring alignment with fiscal targets.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the primary cost management liaison with client and other project stakeholders.
Provide strategic advice and reporting to senior leadership.
Ensure transparency and accountability through regular communication and reporting.
Business Development & Governance
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within public sector clients.
Lead proposal development for new commissions and service variations.
Participate in networking and promotional events to enhance Turner & Townsend’s market presence.
Financial & Resource Management
Monitor project financials, including fee/resource forecasts and margin performance.
Support recruitment and staff development initiatives within the cost management function.
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of experience in cost management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience delivering cost management services on large-scale public sector or infrastructure projects.
Strong knowledge of Canadian public procurement and Treasury Board requirements.
Proficiency in cost estimating tools, dashboards, and reporting systems.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Professional designation (, PQS, MRICS, or equivalent) preferred.
Security clearance or ability to acquire clearance quickly.
Additional Information
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)
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