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Turner & Townsend

Global project management and cost consulting

Senior Cost Manager/Associate - Multiple Teams

Construction ManagementPosted on Nov 8
Full-timeMelbourne VIC, AustraliaNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A recognised degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a similar field.
  • Sound experience in cost planning and contract administration.
  • At least 5 years of experience in cost management roles, with an emphasis on consultancy roles.
  • Previous experience directly managing clients, contractors, and consultants.
  • Intermediate to high-level Microsoft Excel experience.

Responsibilities

  • Produce feasibility studies and write procurement reports.
  • Estimate and cost-plan projects, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
  • Manage tendering and procurement, including the prequalification stage, producing the tender list, preparing preliminaries, conducting pre-tender estimates and tender analysis, producing the tender report, and compiling contractual documents.
  • Manage post-contract cost variances and change-control processes, referring major changes to the line manager where applicable.
  • Assess progress claims on site against drawings and plans.
  • Take personal responsibility for cost checks and valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking and valuation in all cases.
  • Produce monthly post-contract cost reports for the line manager to present to the client.
  • Contribute to value engineering.
  • Enter key information and learning from each commission into the internal database.
  • Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report them to the appropriate line manager.
  • Follow project governance processes and systems and cascade cost-management procedures to relevant staff.
  • Where appropriate, lead a cost-management team and ensure delivery of the stated accountabilities.
  • Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications

  • RICS and AIQS accreditation is preferable.
  • Previous CostX experience is preferable.

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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