We are a global professional services organization that provides consulting and delivery services to large global clients.

With our experience of major capital projects all over the world we’re experts at managing the many moving parts involved in complex programmes, with 110 offices across 45 different countries.

At the heart of our approach is a focus on better outcomes. With an independent view we do things smarter; we give the clarity and rigour to help teams work better together, to make an investment case stronger, to raise the standards of delivery and to maintain schedules and budgets. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 70 years.

We are equal opportunity employers. A copy of the policy statement on equal opportunity is provided upon request.

Why it’s great to work for Turner & Townsend:

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

The Senior Cost Manager will play a key role in the management and delivery of cost management services and be based in our Houston Office. The individual will be a key player within our specialist data center team, will have line management responsibility and will be provided with an excellent opportunity to progress within the cost center and wider business.

Specific Duties

Pre-Contract

• Prepare and peer review construction estimates/cost plans.
• Prepare project feasibility studies with accompanying robust benchmark cost data.
• Present estimates/cost plans to the design team and client.
• Inform and lead value engineering discussions and provide reasoned advice on all potential cost saving opportunities.
• Lead procurement strategy and prepare procurement reports.
• Engagement and participation in design team meetings.
• Lead project benchmarking initiatives within the cost center.
• Prepare detailed tender analysis and lead post tender clarification meetings to align bids prior to contract.
• Review and provide comments on contractual documentation.
• Identify opportunities to develop new business and report opportunities to the cost center Director.

Post-Contract

• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing.
• Lead negotiations on the client’s behalf.
• Validate/assess contractor/subcontractor payment applications and submissions.
• Assess post contract changes.
• Ensure that post-contract change is managed and aligned to the change management process.
• Provide early warnings to the client on areas of cost risk.
• Prepare/peer review construction financial reports at a project and portfolio level.
• Lead final account process and ensure completion and agreement in a timely manner.  

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a cost management role.
• Recent experience working on data center projects.
• Pre and post contract experience is necessary.
• Background in MEP services preferred.
• Contractor/subcontractor background preferred.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills.
• Great organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• College and/or post-graduate degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• RICS accreditation preferred but not required.

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 CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

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