Cost Manager

Turner-; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to lead cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across projects and operations. The ideal candidate has strong project cost management, commercial controls, and financial analysis experience with the ability to manage stakeholders and drive value.

The role requires 10–15 years in cost/controls, solid Excel/ERP skills, and a proven track record on large programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in Cost Management, Project Controls, Commercial Management, or related functions.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience managing large‑scale projects and complex budgets.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and project management tools.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Cost Planning & Budget Management: Develop and manage project budgets, cost estimates, and financial forecasts.
• Cost Control & Reporting: Track actual costs against budget, prepare cost reports and dashboards.
• Contract & Commercial Management: Review contracts, change orders, invoices, and commercial implications.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner with project managers, finance, procurement, and external stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Drive improvements in cost management methodologies and systems.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Excel

ERP systems

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or Quantity Surveying

Tools

ERP systems

Project management tools

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. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

We are seeking an experienced Cost Manager to lead cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control activities across projects and business operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project cost management, commercial controls, financial analysis, and stakeholder management, with proven experience in delivering projects within budget while maximizing value and minimizing risks.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Budget Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, cost estimates, and financial forecasts.
• Establish cost control procedures, standards, and reporting frameworks.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and recommend cost optimization strategies.

Cost Control & Reporting

• Track actual costs against budget and forecast variances.
• Prepare periodic cost reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for senior management.
• Analyze trends, risks, and opportunities impacting project costs.
• Ensure timely identification and escalation of cost overruns and mitigation measures.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Review contracts, change orders, claims, and commercial implications.
• Evaluate contractor invoices, variations, and payment applications.
• Support procurement and vendor negotiations from a cost management perspective.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and financial obligations.
• Lead monthly forecasting and cash flow projections.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Support project teams in scenario analysis and decision‑making processes.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with project managers, finance teams, procurement teams, and external stakeholders.
• Present cost performance updates to leadership and clients.
• Provide commercial guidance throughout project lifecycle phases.

Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvements in cost management methodologies and systems.
• Implement best practices, automation tools, and reporting efficiencies.
• Mentor and guide junior cost engineers/analysts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in Cost Management, Project Controls, Commercial Management, or related functions.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience managing large‑scale projects and complex budgets.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and project management tools.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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