Assistant Cost Manager - Civil

Turner & Townsend; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services company is looking for an Assistant Cost Manager based in Hyderabad. The successful candidate will support the Commission Manager with project delivery and engage in various cost management activities. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2-5 years of experience in cost management or construction projects. Proficiency in cost estimation software and strong communication skills are essential. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; master's is a plus.
• 2-5 years of experience in cost management or construction projects.
• Native-level proficiency in local language; Business-level proficiency in English.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commission Manager in project delivery.
• Assist in cost management activities.
• Conduct background research and data collection.
• Track progress on cost management and draft monthly reports.

Skills

Cost management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Research and data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering

Tools

Cost-X

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority‑owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Role Overview

As an Assistant Cost Manager, you are required to support the Commission Manager in project delivery and assist in cost management activities. Assistant Cost Managers are expected to assist on a wide range of projects of all sizes and dimensions.

Key Responsibilities

Project Support & Coordination

• Conducting background research, data collection and benchmarking.
• Estimating and producing cost plans to support the cost management team.
• Compiling and amending the tender list, analyzing tenders and drafting corresponding tender reports.
• Assisting the cost manager in compilation of procurement documentation.
• Addressing variations and assisting in managing the change control processes, negotiating less financially significant/complex matters.
• Conducting cost checks and valuations.
• Assisting the cost management team in preparation of final accounts.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track progress on cost management and draft monthly cost reports.
• Document control for cost management documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or a related field; master’s degree is a plus.
• 2-5 years’ experience in cost management or construction projects (e.g. cost manager, construction manager, procurement, project manager, vendor, consultant etc.).
• Foundation and understanding of quantity surveying, tools, and methodologies is a plus.
• Native-level proficiency in local language; Business-level proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in Cost-X or equivalent cost estimation software is a plus.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

• Do better every day – Accuracy and quality standards of assigned tasks.
• Do better every day – Assigned tasks are completed on time/ as per schedule.
• Collaborate to deliver our best work – cross‑functional support as and when required.

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