Turner & Townsend · 1 day ago
Cost Engineer- Aviation Construction (Anticipated Opening)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expTurner & Townsend is a recognized firm specializing in project and program management for public sector organizations. They are seeking a Cost Engineer/Cost Manager to support construction cost services, advising clients on vendor strategies, managing project estimates, and overseeing cost reporting and control processes.
Commercial Real EstateConstructionReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Advising client on strategies, managing prequalification of vendors, assessing proposals, bids, and bid levelling documents, making final recommendations to the client, attending & chairing bid interviews, and managing appointment process
Manage estimating services for full project by developing project estimates (relating to construction, fees, direct work and other costs), reviewing estimations prepared by junior team members, presenting estimates to client, presenting value engineering recommendations and risk assessments to client, meeting with vendors to review, validate, and challenge costs, and reviewing estimates by utilizing benchmark data collected from other projects
Manage cost reporting by establishing reporting schedule, reviewing & presenting cost reports and forecasts, reviewing project budget & spend forecast with the client, developing & maintaining commercial risk register, and hosting periodic meetings with project team & vendors
Manage cost control process by reviewing payment application assessments prepared by junior team members, liaising with project managers to recommend contractor entitlements, reviewing requests for change orders from vendors & making recommendations to client, and using dispute prevention/management/resolution procedures to manage payment requisitions, change orders, and contractual disputes
Manage & monitor invoicing process
Benchmark performance against other successful commissions
Manage all facets of the final accounting process and post contract audits and account close outs
Hold post-contract reviews with the client to establish a lesson learned document and apply lessons to create training manual
Develop procedures governing handover of project
Perform all the duties above through the use/preparation of Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry
Strong communication skills
Preferred
RICS accredited or working towards it is valuable
Experience supporting cost management on medium or large sized construction projects
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering
Benefits
Healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance
Company
Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend is an independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknown2021-07-27Acquired
Leadership Team
Vincent Clancy
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
James Dand
Chief Operating Officer
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