Associate Director Cost Management- Construction

Description

• Coordinate/assist with the strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services in a variety of sectors.
• Undertake Staff Performance reviews.
• Set a clear strategy and ambition for the team.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the market, acting as a brand ambassador and 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.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures, process, templates and products.
• Participate in meetings with VP of Business Unit, Directors and staff and prepare and deliver presentations.
• Identify and act upon any cross-selling or business generation opportunities.
• Provide weekly updates regarding the status of projects, initiatives, and staffing, and propose solutions and obtain approval and agreement from management team.
• Undertake internal BMS audits, and coordinate and represent the office for external audits undertaken by the external certification authority.
• 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 the first point of contact for reporting on the overall commercial status of a project.
• Drive Turner & Townsend best practice at all stages of a project or program.
• Knowledge Management – Ensure key information and learning is generated from each commission and inputted into internal databases.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with numerous parties including the general contractor, owner’s representatives, and external stakeholders, taking responsibility for Turner & Townsend coordination within the overall construction process.
• Attending relevant networking events.
• Performing quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Grow and develop exceptional people.
• Participate in generating proposals/RFP responses for new clients/projects.
• Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others.
• Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client, stakeholders and other consultants, at all project stages.
• Financial Management - Utilize internal 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 company goals
• Maintain excellent communication with client(s) and other consultants at all projects stages.

Requirements

• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred.
• Strong relationships are developed with clients and cross-functional team members.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.
• Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment
• Experience in the hotels and hospitality sector preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership skills, experience leading a cost management team, ensuring they deliver on all accountabilities.
• SME in Quantity Surveying, and RICS certified or equivalent accreditation.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance