Turner & Townsend · 2 weeks ago
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expTurner & Townsend is a global consultancy firm specializing in project delivery and post-project operations. They are seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management on a diverse range of construction projects, ensuring they are delivered within budget while maintaining client communication and stakeholder engagement.
Commercial Real EstateConstructionReal Estate Investment
Hiring Manager
Elyse Spreen Herr
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end cost management requirements of the project, liaising with relevant stakeholders and clearly setting and communicating cost parameters to deliver the project within the agreed budget
Conduct scope definition sessions with clients to develop a holistic project budget
Developing cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design
Delivering and presenting updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones
Reviewing proposed design changes/new technologies and preparing estimates within appropriate accuracy levels
Understanding design stages and estimate levels
Liaise with the Project Manager and Design team to actively manage commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises
Preparing cashflow forecasts for the construction life cycle
Analyzing labor markets and cost drivers such as Unions & Tax
Supporting with the preparation of content for stakeholder monthly presentations
Preparing and presenting monthly cost reports to senior client stakeholders, being able to articulate key movements and risks
Developing procurement strategies and preparation of reports, providing guidance to the client on appropriate procurement routes and the respective strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks
Input into risk management activities, with pricing of risks where appropriate and contributing to mitigation measures
Preparation of GC tender documentation
Management of the procurement process including collating responses to tender queries, attending tender interviews, levelling and analyzing tender returns, removing qualifications and assumptions to obtain a compliant like-for-like tender sum
Preparation and presentation of Tender Recommendation Report
Oversight of GC trade package procurement, including agreeing package structure and inputting into levelling and reviews
Provide advice and input into client direct package procurement, with the process managed by others
Conducting and agreeing monthly pencil requisitions with the GC
Reviewing and agreeing variations with the GC to achieve a rolling final account
Agreeing GC Final Accounts
Liaising with client Finance team to provide necessary accounting information as required
Delivering Life Cycle Costing models
Benchmarking integration to ensure accurate data capture
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience working in a construction cost role and developing estimates throughout the project lifecycle
Demonstrated experience providing construction cost management services throughout the project lifecycle
College and/or post-graduate degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction
Excellent communicator and thrives in a client facing role with an ability to present to senior stakeholders
Ability to manage deliverables across multiple projects at the same time
The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of estimating/cost management experience in construction / laboratory environments
Preferred
Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
US experience preferred
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
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-07-27Acquired
Leadership Team
Vincent Clancy
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
James Dand
Chief Operating Officer
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