Cost Manager – Industrial & Manufacturing Projects

Turner & Townsend; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Turner & Townsend is seeking a senior Cost Manager based in Mexico (Tijuana) to drive cost control for industrial/manufacturing capital projects. You will lead budgeting, procurement, and cost reporting, coordinating with clients and site teams to ensure value optimization.

The role requires 5–9 years of experience, a relevant degree, and bilingual English/Spanish capabilities. Strong Excel/CostX/AutoCAD skills and a track record in project controls are essential.

Formación

• 5–9 years of experience in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Project Controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• RICS, AACE, CCP, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong client-facing, negotiation, change management, and team leadership skills.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct feasibility studies, CAPEX assessments, and procurement reports for industrial and manufacturing projects.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, estimates, detailed cost plans, and manage contract administration.
• Lead cost planning and budgeting activities, presenting cost strategies and forecasts to clients and stakeholders.
• Apply Value Engineering and life-cycle costing techniques to optimize project performance and investment value.
• Manage procurement processes, including tendering, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, contract awards, and supplier selection.
• Control project budgets through change management, cost tracking, and forecasting.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow analyses, and financial performance updates.
• Review and approve subcontractor proposals, payment applications, contract variations, and change requests.
• Negotiate final accounts and provide recommendations to mitigate cost overruns and project risks.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, consultants, site teams, and suppliers throughout all project stages.
• Lead and mentor junior team members where required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, maintain lessons learned, and support knowledge-sharing activities.
• Utilize financial management systems to monitor project profitability, forecasts, and performance.

Conocimientos

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Client-facing

Negotiation

Team leadership

Change management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Herramientas

Excel

PowerPoint

CostX

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Turner & Townsend is seeking a senior Cost Manager based in Mexico (Tijuana) to drive cost control for industrial/manufacturing capital projects. You will lead budgeting, procurement, and cost reporting, coordinating with clients and site teams to ensure value optimization.

The role requires 5–9 years of experience, a relevant degree, and bilingual English/Spanish capabilities. Strong Excel/CostX/AutoCAD skills and a track record in project controls are essential.