Senior Cost Manager

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and result-oriented Assistant Project Manager (APM) with 5-7 years of experience in construction project execution and coordination. The role involves supporting the Project Manager in planning, execution, monitoring, stakeholder coordination, resource management, and timely delivery of projects while ensuring adherence to quality, safety, cost, and schedule requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Assist in the execution and monitoring of construction projects from initiation to completion.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, procurement, and site teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Review project schedules and track progress against baseline plans.
• Support project planning, resource allocation, and execution strategies.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and client requirements.

Site Coordination & Management

• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal teams for seamless project execution.
• Monitor site activities and ensure alignment with project schedules.
• Identify project risks, delays, and bottlenecks, and support in implementing corrective actions.
• Facilitate resolution of site-related technical and operational issues.
• Ensure availability of manpower, materials, and equipment as per project needs.

Project Monitoring & Reporting

• Track project progress and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly status reports.
• Monitor key project parameters including schedule adherence, productivity, and cost performance.
• Maintain project documentation, approvals, meeting minutes, and progress records.
• Support project reviews and management presentations.
• Assist in preparing project dashboards and MIS reports.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
• Attend project meetings and follow up on action items.
• Support communication and reporting to stakeholders on project progress and key developments.
• Ensure timely escalation of critical issues impacting project delivery.

Cost & Resource Management

• Assist in monitoring project budgets and expenditures.
• Support verification of contractor progress and billing certifications.
• Track procurement status and delivery schedules.
• Identify opportunities for improving project efficiency and cost control.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to project quality standards and approved construction methodologies.
• Support implementation of EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) requirements at site.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• Participate in safety reviews, audits, and inspections.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• Professional certifications such as RICS, MRICS, PMP, CCM, AACE, or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Required Experience

• 18+ years of experience in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, and Contract Administration.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale construction projects from pre-contract through project completion.
• Extensive experience in budgeting, cost planning, procurement, billing, claims, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing high-value projects exceeding ₹500 Cr is highly desirable.
• Strong exposure to client-facing commercial leadership roles.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, EPC, Item Rate, GMP, and Lump Sum contracts.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with procurement strategies, tender management, and contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of project controls, risk management, and commercial reporting.
• Ability to interpret civil, architectural, structural, and MEP project documentation.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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Compensation: 1800000 to 2000000 (INR) (YEARLY)