Cost Manager - Corporate Fit

Company Description

Turner & Townsend helps deliver outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post‑project operations. With offices worldwide and more than 22,000 specialists in over 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale. Our dynamic, innovative and client‑focused team is supported by an inclusive, fun culture. Clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and quality delivery.

We give people the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to provide commercial management, cost control and estimating services on a large‑scale Data Center construction program.

To be successful you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client‑facing role.

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Review and collaborate with the design services team and general contractor in developing cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure their data is accurate.
• Communicate with or meet the general contractor and owner project manager to gather status information and prepare cost estimate updates.
• Prepare written comments for the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.
• Coordinate cost information sources for cost discussions and suppliers directly from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.
• Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
• Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects; complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
• Participate effectively in post‑contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Manage cost impact/cost contingency management and commitment tracking logs.
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

• Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
• Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.

• Perform quantity surveying, cost controls and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure post‑contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
• Ensure cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively with a robust validation process.
• Produce monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
• Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed in a timely manner.
• Compile as‑built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a construction cost role.
• College and/or post‑graduate degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a field related to construction.
• RICS accredited or working towards is valuable, but not required.
• Experience on large‑scale commercial real‑estate or EV projects.
• Experience leading cost management on medium or large construction projects of medium to high complexity.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, procurement routes, value management and value engineering.

• On‑site requirements may change based on client needs.

We provide a great place to work with opportunities to affect change and support work‑life balance in a healthy, flexible environment.

Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community.

Experiences, candidate and employer data are kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This role does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from non‑preferred agencies, and no agency shall request a fee from candidates.