Senior MEP Cost Manager - Data Centre (Newcastle)

Turner & Townsend; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced MEP Senior Cost Manager / Associate to join our Data Centre team in Newcastle. You will support delivery on major mission-critical data centre projects in Australia, liaising with developers, operators and contractors in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will establish early budgets, perform early estimating and cost planning, manage design teams to budget, tender procurement, and provide post-contract reporting to clients, mentoring

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering cost management/quantity surveying across full project lifecycle in Data Centre sector.
• Experience with cost planning and estimation for complex projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client expectations.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and supply chain.
• Proficiency with digital tools for cost management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to mentor colleagues in cost management.
• Experience in tendering and post-contract cost reporting.
• Experience in leading or coordinating a cost management team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting on feasibility studies and procurement reports.
• Estimating and cost planning, presenting final cost plans to clients.
• Tendering (single and two stage) and procuring, including pre-qualification management.
• Managing post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Carrying out cost checks and valuations on larger projects.
• Producing monthly post-contract cost reports for clients.
• Negotiating and settling final accounts.
• Interfacing with clients and other consultants at all project stages.
• Leading a cost management team when appropriate.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Client facing

MEP knowledge

Digital tools

Education

RICS or AIQS

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced MEP Senior Cost Manager / Associate to join our Data Centre team in Newcastle. You will support delivery on major mission-critical data centre projects in Australia, liaising with developers, operators and contractors in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will establish early budgets, perform early estimating and cost planning, manage design teams to budget, tender procurement, and provide post-contract reporting to clients, mentoring