Turner & Townsend · 3 hours ago
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expTurner & Townsend is a global professional services company specializing in project management and cost management across various sectors. They are seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to act as the key client interface, ensuring delivery of a value-added cost management service while providing leadership and direction within the team.
Commercial Real EstateConstructionReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan
Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development of cost estimates
Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate
Communicate or meet with the general contractor and owner of project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update
Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary
Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es
Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact
Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues
Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes
Participate effectively with post-contract cost variances and the change of control processes
Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs
Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders
Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones
Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises
Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices
Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle
Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively
Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place
Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client
Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner
Compiling built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes
Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others
Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment
Financial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports
Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for Clients and the company
Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society
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 5-7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry
Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering
Excellent communication skills
Preferred
RICS accredited or working towards it is preferred
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred
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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Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-07-27Acquired
Leadership Team
Vincent Clancy
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
James Dand
Chief Operating Officer
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