Cost Manager – Manufacturing & Industrial Projects

Turner & Townsend; México; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a skilled Cost Manager for manufacturing construction projects in Mexico. You will lead cost planning, procurement, and budgeting, driving value and ensuring profitability across complex industrial facilities.

Ideal candidates have 5–9 years in cost/quantity surveying or project controls, with certifications and fluency in English and Spanish. The role requires collaboration with clients and teams, plus travel to sites and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of experience in Cost Management, QS, Commercial Management or Project Controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil/Industrial Eng, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• RICS/AACE/CCP or equivalent certifications desirable.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong client-facing, negotiation, change management and team leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, CostX; working knowledge of AutoCAD and PM tools.
• Experience on manufacturing plants, production facilities, warehouses or large capital projects preferred.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and deliver under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, CAPEX assessments, and procurement reports for industrial/manufacturing projects.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, estimates, detailed cost plans, and manage contract administration.
• Lead cost planning and budgeting activities, presenting strategies and forecasts to clients.
• Apply Value Engineering and life-cycle costing to optimize project value.
• Manage procurement processes including tendering, bid evaluations, and supplier selection.
• Control budgets via change management, cost tracking and forecasting.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow analyses and financial updates.
• Review subcontractor proposals, payments, variations and change requests.
• Negotiate final accounts and mitigate cost overruns and risks.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, consultants, site teams and suppliers.
• Lead and mentor junior staff; support resource planning and development.
• Drive continuous improvement, lessons learned, and knowledge sharing.
• Utilize financial systems to monitor profitability and performance.
• Travel to facilities/sites as required.
• Deliver duties per company standards and best practices.

Skills

Fluent in English and Spanish

Client-facing, negotiation, change mgm

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Certifications: RICS/AACE/CCP

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CostX

AutoCAD

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a skilled Cost Manager for manufacturing construction projects in Mexico. You will lead cost planning, procurement, and budgeting, driving value and ensuring profitability across complex industrial facilities.

Ideal candidates have 5–9 years in cost/quantity surveying or project controls, with certifications and fluency in English and Spanish. The role requires collaboration with clients and teams, plus travel to sites and continuous process improvement.