Turner & Townsend
Become the leading global provider of professional services to the natural resources, infrastructure and property markets.
Lead cost management for construction projects, overseeing teams, budgets, and client relations.
23 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Singapore, Singapore
Office Full-Time
Company Size
+12,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Construction Management
and more..
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Buildings
Infrastructure
Role
Description
cost controls
invoice management
client interface
value engineering
risk management
cost reporting
- To take line management responsibilities and develop cost managers and team members through structured guidance, feedback, and performance reviews.
- Conduct interviews for vacant positions in line with the company’s recruitment process and resource requirements
- Coordinating with finance teams to ensure timely submission and approval.
- Monitor project budgets and financial performance in collaboration with cost management team.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture that supports continuous learning and professional growth.
- Leading value engineering and life cycle costing exercise.
- Implement and maintain cost controls mechanisms incorporated into projects’ schedule, cost, risk, and change management.
- Manage invoicing processes using D-365, including:Reviewing and validating invoice data for accuracy and completeness.Coordinating with finance teams to ensure timely submission and approval.Tracking invoice status and resolving discrepancies.Ensuring compliance with client billing requirements and internal financial controls.
- To act as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service.
- Tracking invoice status and resolving discrepancies.
- Reviewing and validating invoice data for accuracy and completeness.
- Critically analyze, challenge and brainstorm project requirements and deliverables, in order to find creative solutions and alternatives on behalf of clients.
- Contribute to business development initiatives, including proposal writing, client presentations, and market engagement to support growth and positioning.
- Act as Commission Manager, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex commissions or multiple commissions.
- Responsible for managing internal risk management procedures and systems, including client care processes and the contract database.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams including clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
- Responsible to manage the team’s resource against the business pipeline and projects
- Establish robust cost reporting structures and control mechanisms.
- Ensuring the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across all stakeholders through structured meetings, reporting, and documentation.
- Capture and share lessons learned, benchmarking data, and best practices to drive continuous improvement across projects and teams.
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify new opportunities, develop tailored solutions, and respond to client needs with agility and insight.
- Lead commercial negotiations and contract administration on projects alongside the cost management team
- Ensuring compliance with client billing requirements and internal financial controls.
- Analyze cost drivers, manage variations, and report financial progress against budget.
- Managing estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final revisions of cost plans.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
- Develop and lead cost benchmarks to support the overall project execution strategy, defining critical success factors and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Requirements
cost management
10+ years
bachelor’s
client management
business acumen
leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
- Experience in client management with solid experience in client facing environment that requires incumbent to utilise critical business development skills and advisory skills to enhance project delivery on value management, value engineering, and life cycle costing.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in cost management or construction projects (e.g. cost manager, construction manager, procurement, project manager, vendor, consultant etc.).
- Native-level proficiency in English, Business-level proficiency in English
- Strong business acumen, with the ability to drive outcomes on behalf of clients, develop new business, leverage current opportunities, and coordinate with construction and design teams to meet deadlines and deliverables
- Strong communication and leadership skills with experience in people management
- Hold the highest level of professional integrity and business ethics.
- Motivate team members, and drive towards positive client outcomes and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate strategic thinking and commercial awareness in identifying trends, client priorities, and competitive differentiators.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
1946 Established
Year Founded
Marks the beginning of the company's operations.
£1.2B Turnover
Global Turnover in 2023
Significant financial growth compared to the previous year.
64% Real Estate
Revenue Breakdown
The majority share of revenue comes from the real estate sector.
37% Net Revenue
Net Revenue Growth
Net revenue increased significantly in 2023.
- Operates across various sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources, providing comprehensive services such as construction consultancy, asset and facilities management, and environmental consultancy.
- Expertise spans advisory, cost and commercial management, digital solutions, and program management, enabling them to handle complex capital projects and drive transformative change for their clients.
- With over 10,000 employees in 48 countries, the company leverages local knowledge and global expertise to deliver tailored solutions for each project.
Culture + Values
89%
Employee Pride
A strong majority of employees feel proud to be part of the organization.
7.9/10
Employee Engagement
Reflects a solid level of engagement among employees, based on internal surveys.
- Loves a challenge: Tackles complex projects and overcomes challenges.
- Stronger together: Teamwork and collaboration drive exceptional results.
- Bring out the best: Develops and empowers employees to reach their full potential.
Environment + Sustainability
90% GHG Reduction
Net-Zero Commitment
Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 as part of their net-zero strategy.
80% Supply Chain Emissions
Sustainability Focus
80% of their emissions come from the supply chain, targeting a 170,643 tCO2E reduction by 2030.
170k+ CO2 Reduction
Ambitious Climate Target
Seeks to reduce 170,643 tCO2E from the supply chain by 2030.
2017 Global Compact Member
Sustainable Development Leader
Joined the United Nations Global Compact in 2017, aligning with sustainable development goals.
- Uses the TCFD framework to manage climate risks and opportunities.
- Sustainability is embedded into major projects and programs.
- Focuses on making assets resilient to climate change through sustainable procurement strategies.
- Aligns environmental policy with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- Strives for transparency in measuring and monitoring performance.
- Provides ESG services to help clients achieve net-zero.
Inclusion & Diversity
33.7% Female
Global Representation
The company has 33.7% female colleagues globally.
8.6 Global Score
Acceptance Factor
Employees rate acceptance of all backgrounds at 8.6/10 globally.
40% Target by 2025
Gender Diversity Goal
Aim to achieve 40% female representation globally by 2025.
81% Survey Rate
Engagement Feedback
81% of employees participate in quarterly inclusion surveys.
- An environment where diverse perspectives are acknowledged and celebrated, enabling individuals from various backgrounds to thrive.
- A comprehensive diversity and inclusion roadmap was initiated in 2018.
- A diversity base-lining initiative was implemented to better understand workforce makeup and identify areas for improvement.
- Diverse perspectives are seen as crucial for driving innovative and creative solutions to transform performance in a green, inclusive, and productive world.
- Reverse mentoring programs facilitates discussions between employee network groups and senior management to address inclusivity barriers.
- Quarterly anonymous employee engagement surveys gather feedback on engagement drivers, including D&I.
- A supplier diversity program encourages the use of diverse firms, including minority-owned, women-owned, and other underrepresented businesses, promoting vendor competition, competitive advantage, and positive economic impact on local communities.