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Senior cost manager/associate – data centres / retail / education / defense

Sydney
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Costs Manager
Posted: 7 June
Offer description

Responsibilities

* Produce feasibility studies and write procurement reports.
* Estimate and plan costs, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
* Tender and procure, managing the pre‐qualification stage, producing the tender list, preparing preliminaries, conducting pre‐tender estimates, tender analysis, producing the tender report, and compiling contractual documents.
* Effectively manage post‐contract cost variances and the change control processes, referring major changes to the line manager.
* Assess progress claims on site against drawings and the plan.
* Take personal responsibility for cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate cost checking and valuation.
* Produce monthly post‐contract cost reports for the line manager to present to the client.
* Input data into value engineering.
* Manage knowledge by ensuring key information and learning from each commission are entered into Turner & Townsend's internal database.
* Seek opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities to the line manager.
* Follow project governance processes and systems, cascading Turner & Townsend cost‐management procedures to relevant staff.
* Lead a cost‐management team when appropriate, ensuring they deliver on all above accountabilities.
* Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Qualifications

* Recognised degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a similar field.
* Sound experience in cost planning and contract administration.
* Five years of experience in cost‐management roles with an emphasis on consultancy.
* Direct experience managing clients, contractors and consultants.
* RICS and AIQS accreditation preferred.
* CostX experience preferred.
* Intermediate to high level Microsoft Excel skills.
* Valid driving licence.

Benefits and Working Conditions

We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‐life balance. We support our employees' well‐being, provide opportunities for professional growth and encourage a culture of integrity and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, actively encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from all sectors of the community.

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