Turner & Townsend
Become the leading global provider of professional services to the natural resources, infrastructure and property markets.
Cost Manager
Manage construction cost estimation, reporting, control, and contract administration.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The firm is seeking a Cost Manager to support construction cost services for its clients. The role involves advising clients, managing estimating, cost reporting, cost control and final accounting while upholding Turner & Townsend’s purpose and values. The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, vendors and clients to deliver accurate cost information and risk assessments. • Advise clients on vendor pre‑qualification, bid proposals, and make final recommendations. • Lead bid interviews, chair appointment processes, and manage bid documentation. • Develop comprehensive project cost estimates and review junior estimators’ work. • Present estimates, value‑engineering options, and risk assessments to clients. • Validate and challenge vendor cost inputs using benchmark data. • Establish cost reporting schedules, produce forecasts, and maintain a commercial risk register. • Review payment applications, recommend contractor entitlements, and assess change‑order requests. • Manage invoicing, final accounting, post‑contract audits, and project close‑out. • Conduct post‑contract reviews, capture lessons learned, and create training manuals. • Ensure compliance with SOX controls where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cost estimating
- ▸bid management
- ▸cost reporting
- ▸risk register
- ▸final accounting
- ▸vendor validation
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field. • 3‑5 years of cost management experience on medium to large construction projects. • RICS accreditation (or working towards it) valued. • Strong knowledge of procurement routes, value management and engineering. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • On‑site presence adaptable to client needs.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor’s
- ▸3‑5 years
- ▸rics
- ▸procurement
- ▸communication
- ▸on‑site
Benefits
On‑site presence may vary according to client requirements, and the company promotes a healthy, flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to contribute to a positive workplace culture and have access to resources that support professional growth. • Flexible, healthy work environment supporting work‑life balance. • Inclusive, diverse workplace with equal‑opportunity hiring.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time