Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management - ZipRecruiter : Job Details

Job DescriptionCompany DescriptionFrom the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.Job DescriptionTurner & Townsend are looking for a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to join our team and support construction cost services for our clients. The ideal candidate will be driven and promote our Turner & Townsend purpose and values.Responsibilities :Advising clients on strategies, managing prequalification of vendors, assessing proposals, bids, and bid leveling documents, making final recommendations to the client, attending & chairing bid interviews, and managing the appointment process.Manage estimating services for full projects by developing project estimates (relating to construction, fees, direct work and other costs), reviewing estimations prepared by junior team members, presenting estimates to clients, providing value engineering recommendations and risk assessments, meeting with vendors to review, validate, and challenge costs, and reviewing estimates using benchmark data from other projects.Manage cost reporting by establishing reporting schedules, reviewing & presenting cost reports and forecasts, reviewing project budgets & spend forecasts with clients, developing & maintaining a commercial risk register, and hosting periodic meetings with project teams & vendors.Manage cost control processes by reviewing payment applications prepared by junior team members, liaising with project managers to recommend contractor entitlements, reviewing change order requests from vendors & making recommendations, and using dispute prevention/management/resolution procedures to handle payment requisitions, change orders, and contractual disputes.Manage & monitor invoicing processes.Benchmark performance against other successful projects.Oversee the final accounting process, post-contract audits, and account close-outs.Conduct post-contract reviews with clients to establish lessons learned and create training manuals.Develop procedures for project handover.Perform all duties using Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software.Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.QualificationsBachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field.Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.RICS accreditation or working towards it is valuable.Experience supporting cost management on medium or large construction projects.Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.Strong communication skills.Additional InformationThe salary range for this full-time role is $120K-$140K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level, representing a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, not total compensation. Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less depending on experience and qualifications.*On-site presence and requirements may change based on client needs.We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Learn more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ .We do not accept unsolicited CVs outside our official process. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.#LI-MB1Join our social media conversations for more about Turner & Townsend and our upcoming projects:Twitter | Instagram | LinkedInIt is against policy for candidates to pay any fees related to our recruitment process. Unsolicited resumes/CVs sent outside our official channels are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to agency fees.#J-18808-Ljbffr