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Turner & Townsend

Global project management and cost consulting

Industrial & Science Senior Professional - Cost Management

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience in construction projects, such as construction management, procurement, project management, vendor work, or consulting.
  • Native-level proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N1/N2).
  • Business-level English proficiency (TOEIC 700 or above).
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle negotiations.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to work as a team member.
  • Proficiency in Excel, including basic understanding of functions such as SUMIF and XLOOKUP for data aggregation and lookup.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct background research, data collection, and benchmarking.
  • Support the creation of total project budget plans during the planning stage.
  • Perform estimation tasks for new construction and renovation projects.
  • Prepare and evaluate Value Engineering proposals.
  • Support bidding and contract-related tasks, including procurement strategy planning, estimate evaluation, price negotiations, and advice on contract terms.
  • Monitor costs and manage changes after construction contracts.
  • Provide cost reporting at all project stages, communicate closely with clients and project stakeholders, and participate in meetings.
  • Build consensus with clients and prepare reports based on understanding design documents.
  • Conduct market research and benchmarking research and analysis, and collect cost data.
  • Create risk management plans.
  • Support the preparation of total project budget plans at the planning stage.
  • Estimate costs for new construction and renovation projects.
  • Prepare and evaluate Value Engineering proposals.
  • Support bidding and contracting, including procurement strategy planning, estimate evaluation, price negotiations, and advice on contract terms.
  • Monitor costs and manage changes after construction contracts.
  • Provide cost reporting throughout all project stages, communicate closely with clients and project stakeholders, and participate in meetings.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least three years of experience in construction projects.
  • Technical knowledge of cost management in construction projects, including cost estimation, quantity surveying, and bid management.
  • Interest in developing professional expertise in a global environment.

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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