Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over22,000 peoplein more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure,energyand natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities includeprogramme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estateservicesand investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premierprogramme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend are looking for anexperiencedAssociateDirector Cost Managerand/orQuantity Surveyor tolead cost management servicesfora key client or severalclients. This individual will ensure successful management of both internal and external stakeholders and ensure successful delivery of cost management services.
To be successful in this role you must havegreat communicationskills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role.The ideal candidate will be self-motivated,drivenand able to work independently and part of a team.In this significantposition,you willbe responsible forproviding leadership and direction, embedding, and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.
Responsibilities
- Strongleadershipskills, experience leading a cost management team,ensuringtheydeliveron all accountabilities.
- Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client,stakeholdersand otherconsultantsat all project stages.
- Maintain excellent communication with client(s) and other consultants at all projects stages.
- Performing quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Communicate effectively and professionally withnumerousparties including the general contractor,owner’s representatives,and external stakeholders, taking responsibility for Turner & Townsend coordination within the overall construction process.
- Coordinate/assist with the strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services in a variety of sectors.
- Bethe first point of contact for reportingon theoverall commercialstatus of a project.
- Drive Turner &Townsendbest practice at all stages of a project or program.
- Identifyopportunities to improve cost managementprocedures,processes,templatesand products.
- Undertake Staff Performance reviews.
- Set a clear strategy and ambition for the team.
- Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others.
- Grow and develop exceptional people.
- Display excellence in leadership and service deliveryon commissions is in line with the conditions ofappointment
- FinancialManagement -Utilizeinternal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports.
- Develop priority plans including risk mitigation through internal tools, make performance measurements via Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and appraisal documents, management controls and critical success factors based on companygoals
- Implementandmaintainthe 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.
- Undertake internal BMS audits, and coordinate and represent the office for external audits undertaken by the external certification authority.
- Develop a detailed understanding of the market, acting as a brandambassadorand creating a pipeline of opportunity.
- Advise on contracting and procurement strategy to the benefit of clients over a variety of industries and procurement routes and program level capital planning and reporting.
- Strong relationships are developed with clients and cross-functional team members.
- Participate in meetings with VP of Business Unit, Directors and staff and prepare and deliver presentations.
- Provide weekly updatesregardingthe status of projects, initiatives, and staffing, and propose solutions and obtain approval and agreement from management team.
- Identifyand act upon any cross-selling or business generationopportunities.
- Participate in generating proposals/RFP responses for new clients/projects.
- Knowledge Management – Ensure key information and learning is generated from each commissionand inputted into internal databases.
- Attending relevant networking events.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’sdegreein construction management, cost management, quantity surveying,engineeringor field related to construction.
- Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineeringispreferred.
- Minimum8yearsofrelevant experience working in a cost management rolein the construction industry.
- Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
- SME in Quantity Surveying, andRICScertifiedor equivalent accreditation.
- Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written,organizational,and communication skills.
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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