Lead Cost Manager – Hospitality & Hotel Projects

Turner & Townsend; Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Mexico, Chihuahua is seeking a seasoned Cost Manager to lead cost management for hospitality projects, including feasibility, estimates, and procurement oversight. The role requires coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors on multiple hotel developments.

You will develop cost plans, manage post-contract cost reports, and drive value engineering while ensuring budgets and timelines are met.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of cost management experience, focused on hotel development or hospitality projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Professional certifications/memberships (RICS, AACE) preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong communication skills with clients and teams.
• Advanced proficiency in CostX, Excel, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare hotel development procurement reports.
• Review plans, perform quantity take-offs, and manage contract preparation.
• Develop and review cost estimates and comprehensive cost plans for hospitality projects.
• Lead estimating and cost planning activities, presenting final cost plans to stakeholders.
• Manage the procurement process including bid evaluations and contract preparation.
• Oversee post-contract cost reporting and value engineering insights.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure smooth project execution.

Skills

Cost management

Client management

Team leadership

Communication

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture

RICS/AACE certification preferred

Tools

CostX

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Mexico, Chihuahua is seeking a seasoned Cost Manager to lead cost management for hospitality projects, including feasibility, estimates, and procurement oversight. The role requires coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors on multiple hotel developments.

You will develop cost plans, manage post-contract cost reports, and drive value engineering while ensuring budgets and timelines are met.