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.

Turner & Townsend’s vision is to expand our global footprint. The US is currently our biggest growth market, however we have opportunities across the globe. So wherever you are, if you are the right candidate, we want to hear from you.

Turner & Townsend are currently seeking a cost manager to work across several projects supporting our project management commission leads. The position will be based in the T&T office in Franklin, TN and may entail some occasional travel. Successful applicants will have experience with cost management on manufacturing and industrial projects with a strong estimating and contract management background.

You will have a proven ability to deliver positive change, devise new approaches and contribute to innovation. You demonstrate advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, know when to act independently and when to seek support. 

You take responsibility for your personal performance, building confidence in your contribution to the team and the client. You create and execute plans effectively, identifying new ways to add value.

You encourage collaboration and effective team working, appreciating contributions from the stakeholders you work with and focusing on a ‘one team’ approach.  

You draw upon a range of communication styles which enable you to be effective across a variety of tasks and situations, building trusted relationships with our team and the client.

You are committed to developing your skills and sharing your expertise with others on our team. You role model consideration and empathy, challenging unacceptable behaviour and treating people as valued individuals and colleagues. 

Specifics activities include:

• Understanding of feasibility and up-front design estimating practices.
• Background in benchmarking and construction costs relating to retail and automotive and construction in general.
• Can read and understand drawings related to typical construction standards (structural, architectural and MEP).
• Background in building and maintaining bespoke excel tools/databases is a plus.
• Access key cost information within Turner & Townsend and the market place to develop and establish project cost benchmarking
• Establish key information requirements with design teams to support development of estimates
• Develop cost estimates in line with formal design stages
• Provide financial targets for design development and identify and target areas for value improvement
• Provide input to the PEP and support the development of focus areas and details plans
• Establish cost controls and monitor throughout project life cycle
• Utilize client systems and extract relevant data
• Evaluate and analyze bids and provide recommendation for decision making
• Provide cost forecasts and cashflow analysis
• Maintain and manage cost reports and provide regular updates on financial position
• Input to the risk register and evaluation / costing of identified risks
• Provide financial advice to support change management process
• Evaluate, and recommend approval, and/or rejection of cost of proposed change orders
• Evaluation of contractor claims and provide advice to project leadership team
• Evaluation of contractor works completed on site and validate against schedule of works
• Develop and provide core information and input for gateway reviews as required.
• Reconcile and close out construction contract accounts

• 5 years’ experience of cost management / estimating experience
• Ability to coordinate, manage, and organize multiple sources of performance data and translate into visually simple graphics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, including documentation
• Strong problem solving skills
• The tenacity and drive to inject value and create solutions
• Experience in business operational procedures
• Desire to learn T&T cost estimating skills / methodologies / tools.
• Positive, flexible attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to utilize all the common Microsoft tools to make persuasive cases to support strategic objectives.
• Proficient in the application of following tools or systems: Microsoft Office Suite, MS365, Bluebeam, RSMeans, CostX
• Ability to read and understand architectural, MEP, and structural building drawings
• Understanding of construction costs related to industry standards
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and implement strategic plans
• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships

Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. With 108 offices in 45 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients’ assets. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request

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. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.