Turner & Townsend

Real Estate, Infrastructure, Energy, Natural Resources

SeniorCostManager

$95–145k Toronto, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“Senior Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend. Skills: Cost management, Earned Value Management, Financial analysis. Drive cost intelligence across program dimensions. Mitigate cost and schedule risks”

What You'll Achieve.

Enable informed decision-making; Protect program value; Protect delivery timelines; Maintain complete financial accuracy

Industry & Context.

Real Estate, Infrastructure, Energy, Natural Resources
Problems you'll solve

Risk assessment; Variance analysis; Contingency strategies; Optimization opportunities

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years managing costs on large-scale infrastructure or construction programs, Demonstrated expertise in Earned Value Management, Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis, Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment within complex, multi-project environments, Proficiency with cost management software, Proficiency with MS Office suite, Proven ability to synthesize cost data across programs, Proven ability to deliver strategic financial reporting to senior stakeholders, Working knowledge of program controls, Working knowledge of how cost, schedule, scope, and risk interconnect

Nice to Have

Professional credential (CCP, PQS, MRICS, or equivalent)

What You'll Do.

Drive cost intelligence across program dimensions

Mitigate cost and schedule risks

Develop contingency strategies

Maintain oversight of program expenditures

Align expenditures across complex projects

Identify optimization opportunities

Deliver Earned Value Management analysis

Deliver executive reporting

Validate integrity of cost data

Coordinate adjustments with Finance

Mentor and develop team members

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Program Controls; Coordinate necessary adjustments with Finance; Work as part of a team

Communication Scope

Deliver strategic financial reporting to senior stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Program management, Project management, Cost management, Schedule management, Scope management, Risk management

Full Job Description

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 programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, 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 programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world Who are you? You are an experienced Senior Cost Consultant seeking your next step or are currently working in a similar role within a comparable environment. You’re motivated to join a growing and dynamic team. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. In this impactful role, you will be providing leadership and direction, actively embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend. * Drive accurate and timely cost intelligence across all program dimensions, including budget performance, financial commitments, forecasts, variance analysis, risk assessment, and cash flow projections, to enable informed decision-making at all organizational levels. * Partner with Program Controls to proactively identify and mitigate cost and schedule risks, developing contingency strategies that protect program value and delivery timelines on mission-critical initiatives. * Maintain rigorous oversight of program expenditures against established budgets and contractu

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