Cost Management Director, Australia — Lead Key Projects

Turner & Townsend; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced cost management professional to lead and grow the Australian practice. You will interface with clients, mentor cost management teams, and ensure delivery of high-quality consultancy services on large-scale infrastructure and real estate projects.

The role requires deep knowledge of procurement routes, value management and value engineering, plus a strong track record in leading medium-to-high complexity commissions.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified in construction, cost management, engineering, surveying or architecture.
• Masters in Cost Management or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• 8–10 years' experience as an Associate Director or Director.
• Strong background delivering consultancy services to Turner & Townsend sectors.
• Experience leading cost management commissions for medium to high complexity projects.
• Knowledge of procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
• People management experience, especially managing a cost management team delivering a project.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary interface with Turner & Townsend cost management clients.
• Provide leadership to the team leaders within cost management and mentoring to the cost management team.
• Ensure all key staff members within the cost management teams have current and relevant training.
• Manage the delivery of cost management team outputs within agreed time-scales and quality standards.
• Experience of working in the Australian construction market.
• Coordinate and sign off on all management information produced by the cost management teams prior to issue.
• Win clients through strong business development skills.
• Management of tender documents, appraisals and negotiations.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.
• Comply with Turner & Townsend's quality, health & safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Cost management leadership

Client relationship

Team leadership

Business development

Education

Masters in Cost Management

Bachelor in related field

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced cost management professional to lead and grow the Australian practice. You will interface with clients, mentor cost management teams, and ensure delivery of high-quality consultancy services on large-scale infrastructure and real estate projects.

The role requires deep knowledge of procurement routes, value management and value engineering, plus a strong track record in leading medium-to-high complexity commissions.