Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

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We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Cost Manager with 15+ years of proven expertise in cost planning, budgeting, contract management, and financial control across large-scale projects. The role involves leading cost management functions end-to-end, ensuring financial efficiency, risk mitigation, and value optimization throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Estimation

• Lead detailed cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting for large and complex projects.
• Prepare and validate cost estimates at various project stages (concept, design, execution).
• Develop cost benchmarks and maintain cost databases for future reference.

Project Commercial Management

• Oversee end-to-end commercial management of projects.
• Manage contract administration, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and financial governance.

Financial Control & Reporting

• Monitor project costs, cash flow, and financial performance.
• Provide accurate financial reporting, variance analysis, and forecasts to senior stakeholders.
• Identify cost risks and implement corrective action plans.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Lead procurement strategies and oversee tendering processes.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and support commercial negotiations.
• Manage supplier performance and cost optimization initiatives.

Risk & Value Management

• Conduct risk assessments and cost analysis to mitigate financial exposure.
• Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize project costs without compromising quality.
• Develop cost-saving strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with internal teams (Project Management, Engineering, Finance) and external stakeholders.
• Act as a key advisor on cost and commercial matters.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior cost management staff.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field
• Master’s degree (preferred)
• Professional certifications such as MRICS, PMP, CCM, or equivalent are highly desirable

Experience

• Minimum 15+ years in cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls
• Proven experience handling large-scale infrastructure / real estate / industrial projects
• Strong exposure to international standards and contracting frameworks (FIDIC, NEC, etc.)

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