Turner & Townsend
construction
CostManager/QuantitySurveyor
“Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor at Turner & Townsend. Skills: Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Projects. Advise client on strategies. Manage prequalification of vendors”
What You'll Achieve.
delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives; deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs; turn challenge into opportunity; turn complexity into success
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry., Experience supporting cost management on medium or large sized construction projects., Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering., communication skills.
Nice to Have
RICS accredited or working towards it is valuable, Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
What You'll Do.
Advise client on strategies
Manage prequalification of vendors
and bid levelling documents
Make final recommendations to the client
Attend & chair bid interviews
Manage appointment process
Manage estimating services for full project
Develop project estimates
Review estimations prepared by junior team members
Present estimates to client
Present value engineering recommendations
Present risk assessments to client
Meet with vendors to review
Review estimates by utilizing benchmark data
Manage cost reporting
Establish reporting schedule
Review & present cost reports and forecasts
Review project budget & spend forecast with the client
Develop & maintain commercial risk register
Host periodic meetings with project team & vendors
Manage cost control process
Review payment application assessments
Liaise with project managers to recommend contractor entitlements
Review requests for change orders from vendors
Make recommendations to client
Use dispute prevention/management/resolution procedures
Manage payment requisitions
and contractual disputes
Manage & monitor invoicing process
Benchmark performance against other successful commissions
Manage all facets of the final accounting process
Manage post contract audits and account close outs
Hold post-contract reviews with the client
Establish a lesson learned document
Apply lessons to create training manual
Develop procedures governing handover of project
Perform duties through use/preparation of Bid Analysis Sheets
Perform duties through use/preparation of Change Control Forms
Perform duties through use/preparation of Cost Estimating Software
Perform duties through use/preparation of Take-off Software
Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with project managers; Meet with project team & vendors; Hold post-contract reviews with the client
Communication Scope
communication skills
Process & Methodology
program management, project management, cost management, asset management, commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain
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