Role: Assistant Project Manager/Deputy Project Manager

Overview: The role involves both assisting to manage small additions and alterations works within the mall.A&A projects to assist in managing include shop subdivisions and combinations, Owner operated shop design and fit-out, base build MEP modifications to suit incoming Retailer needs (such as additional plumbing and drainage or power upgrades), duplex creation, front of house mall modifications and any other Retailer related small projects.

Location: Macau,SAR

Who is Turner & Townsend?

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

Our purpose:

Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years.

Our values:

Love a challenge: We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.

Stronger together: We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone: We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice.

The Assistant General Manager – Cost (Civil) will lead the costing, estimation, and cost‑control function for civil projects. The role requires strong expertise in BOQ preparation, rate analysis, project budgeting, tendering, vendor cost evaluation, and monitoring of project cost performance. The candidate will work closely with project, planning, procurement, and finance teams to drive cost efficiency and ensure project profitability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cost Estimation & Budgeting

• Prepare detailed BOQs, rate analysis, and cost estimates for civil works including structural, finishing, infrastructure, and allied services.
• Develop project budgets, aligning with drawings, specifications, and execution methodology.
• Review cost estimates received from consultants/contractors and validate assumptions.

2. Cost Control & Monitoring

• Track project‑wise cost vs. budget, monitor deviations, and highlight risks proactively.
• Analyze material consumption, labor productivity, equipment utilization, and overheads.
• Conduct site cost audits and reconciliation of quantities with drawings and DPRs.

3. Tendering & Contracts

• Support tender preparation including quantity take‑off, rate breakdowns, and technical-commercial evaluation.
• Evaluate vendor/contractor quotations for cost competitiveness.
• Assist in contract finalization, change orders, and claim management.

4. Variance Analysis & Reporting

• Perform monthly variance analysis (material, labor, subcontracting, overheads).
• Prepare MIS, dashboards, and cost performance reports for management review.
• Support management in decision‑making for project revisions, re‑budgeting, and cost optimization.

5. Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work with project teams to evaluate site progress and cost impact of design changes.
• Coordinate with procurement for rate benchmarking and cost negotiations.
• Liaise with consultants for clarifications, drawings, and revised quantities.

6. Process Improvement

• Implement best practices in cost tracking, budgeting templates, and cost control processes.
• Introduce digital tools for project cost monitoring and reporting.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of civil engineering, construction methodologies, and project execution norms.
• Expertise in BOQ preparation, rate analysis, quantity take‑off, and contracting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, AutoCAD, and cost‑management tools (CANDY, Primavera, ERP systems, SAP, etc.).
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering is mandatory.
• M.Tech / MBA (Construction Management / Project Management) is an added advantage.
• 15+ Years of experience 

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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