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Turner & Townsend

Global project management and cost consulting

Assistant Cost Manager - Real Estate Construction Projects

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBuenos Aires, ArgentinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or Architecture.
  • At least 3 years of experience in similar roles.
  • Knowledge and understanding of project component parts and overall construction costs.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret commercial and technical project documentation.
  • Ability to use a range of information technology packages, including Microsoft Office.
  • Commercial awareness and understanding of the construction process.
  • Negotiation skills and ability to apply them internally, externally, and with the supply chain.
  • Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.
  • Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare estimations according to all design phases.
  • Monitor, control, and prepare valuations.
  • Participate in value engineering sessions.
  • Prepare and analyse change orders.
  • Develop the primary project budget.
  • Develop progress measurement criteria with vendors.
  • Collect cost market data.
  • Support the quotation process by responding to questions from services and materials proponents.
  • Produce cash flow forecasts for internal and client purposes.
  • Quantify materials and labour for all project phases.
  • Prepare cost-benefit analyses.
  • Review the project budget after design packages are issued by the technical team.
  • Collaborate on creating the recommendation report.
  • Participate in weekly project and departmental meetings.
  • Issue weekly progress reports on project costs, including forecasts of reimbursable expenses.

Desired Qualifications

  • Working towards RICS membership or recently chartered.
  • Conversant in all aspects of quantity surveying.
  • Experience using software systems such as CostX, CATO, or BIM Measure.
  • Advanced-level experience using Excel.
  • Experience using AutoCAD.

About the Company

Turner & Townsend

Global project management and cost consulting

Turner & Townsend provides project management, cost management, and advisory services for real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources. It manages the full project life cycle—from planning and budgeting to risk management and program delivery across design, construction, and operation. The firm distinguishes itself with a global footprint of 130+ offices in 45+ countries and an alliance with CBRE that expands reach and resources for large, complex assets. Its goal is to help clients maximize asset value by delivering projects on time and within budget while improving performance from inception through operation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$1.3B
Headquarters
Leeds, United Kingdom
Founded
1980

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