Turner & Townsend
Real Estate, Infrastructure, Energy, Natural Resources
CostManager(Precontract)
“Cost Manager (Pre-contract) at Turner & Townsend. Skills: Cost planning, Estimating, Tender documentation preparation, Risk assessment. Manage pre-contract cost management responsibilities. cost planning”
What You'll Achieve.
delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives; deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes; turn challenge into opportunity; complexity into success; delivering the premier programme, project and cost management offering; managing project costs during the pre-contract phase; ensuring that our projects are delivered within scope; on time; within budget; maintaining the highest quality standards; drive project success; enhance accuracy and efficiency in cost analysis
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving abilities; ability to analyse complex cost data and financial information; numeracy and analytical skills; ability to investigate and interrogate data
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in cost management, focus on pre-contract activities, Proven track record managing project costs independently, delivering accurate estimates, UAE market experience required, Proficiency in cost planning, estimating, tender documentation preparation, NRM, POMI, CESMM methods of measurement, Proficiency with CostX measurement software is required, ability to analyse complex cost data and financial information, Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, project management tools, analytical and problem-solving abilities, meticulous attention to detail, Excellent organisational and time management skills, Ability to work independently, collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams, Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, value engineering, cost optimisation, Capability to present cost strategies and detailed reports to clients and senior stakeholders, Sound knowledge of construction industry standards, compliance requirements, regulatory frameworks, numeracy and analytical skills, ability to investigate and interrogate data, Shows initiative, can work independently on assigned tasks, Be a team player, good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well with all levels within the organization, comfortable with working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment, Month end closing must adhere to group reporting deadlines
Nice to Have
Professional membership (e.g., MRICS) is advantageous
What You'll Do.
Manage pre-contract cost management responsibilities
tender documentation preparation
Conduct thorough risk assessments
develop appropriate contingency budgets
analyse project costs
identify cost-saving opportunities
value engineering initiatives
transparent reports on project costs
highlighting deviations from budget
recommending corrective review
validate cost data for accuracy
compliance with industry standards
Provide expert advice and support on cost-effective solutions
utilising measurement software
enhance accuracy and efficiency in cost analysis
Ensure all cost management activities comply with regulatory requirements
industry best practices
client specifications
Support the development and refinement of cost benchmarks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate effectively with clients, design teams, and other stakeholders; ensure clear communication and alignment on project costs and cost strategies; collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams; work with the team; agree the priorities; manage time pressures
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Capability to present cost strategies and detailed reports to clients and senior stakeholders; good interpersonal skills; ability to communicate well with all levels within the organization
Process & Methodology
project management tools, managing project costs, delivering accurate estimates, managing project costs independently
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