Senior Cost Manager - Real Estate Projects - Hotels, Mixed Use Buildings Experience

Turner & Townsend; Ciudad de México; Presencial; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Cost Lead to drive successful outcomes in high-profile real estate projects. With a focus on hotels, mixed-use developments, and corporate offices, this role demands a strategic thinker with over 12 years of experience in Cost Management. You will manage procurement, conduct feasibility studies, and ensure optimal cost planning while leading a dynamic team. This position offers a collaborative environment where your analytical skills and negotiation prowess will shine, contributing to impactful projects across diverse sectors. Join a forward-thinking company committed to excellence and inclusivity.

Formación

• 12+ years in Cost Management, especially in real estate projects.
• RICS or AACE certifications are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct feasibility studies and manage procurement processes.
• Prepare detailed estimates and cost plans for projects.
• Lead cost management teams and ensure quality standards.

Conocimientos

Cost Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Ability

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering

Architecture

Herramientas

MS Excel

PowerPoint

CostX

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend, we’re passionate about making a difference. We deliver better outcomes for our clients, help our people realize their potential, and contribute to a prosperous society.

We support major global clients in delivering ambitious, highly technical projects across over 110 offices worldwide.

Candidate Profile

We seek a candidate with at least 12 years of professional experience in Cost Management, particularly in real estate projects such as hotels, high-rise mixed-use developments, residential towers, corporate offices, retail centers, and shopping malls.

The candidate will serve as the Cost Lead, providing services including quantity take-off, pricing, invoice validation, cost forecasting, reporting, change management, final account close-out, and procurement assistance. We value a methodical approach, excellent interpersonal skills, analytical ability, and negotiation skills to ensure optimal outcomes.

Additional Information

Learn more about our sectors and projects:

• Hotels and Hospitality Sector
• Corporate and Office
• Retail Sector

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare procurement reports.
• Review construction plans and prepare quantity take-offs, manage contracts.
• Prepare and review detailed estimates and cost plans.
• Manage estimating and cost planning activities, present final cost plans.
• Apply Value Management techniques and involve specialists as needed.
• Manage procurement processes, negotiations, and bid evaluations.
• Control post-contract cost variances and change processes, document changes, update budgets.
• Manage cost checking and valuation work.
• Prepare monthly post-contract cost reports and present to clients.
• Drive value engineering and lifecycle costing to support business decisions.
• Negotiate final accounts and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Lead and manage cost management teams when appropriate.
• Manage staff recruitment, resource planning, and staff appraisals.
• Ensure knowledge management and lessons learned are documented.
• Utilize financial systems to monitor margins and forecasts.
• Identify process improvements and liaise with site managers, clients, contractors.
• Review and approve subcontractor proposals, manage contracts and change requests.
• Review and approve payment applications, monitor invoicing.
• Advise project managers or clients on cost forecasts and corrective actions.
• Travel to site locations as required or be based on-site.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with professional standards and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in Cost Management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• RICS or AACE certifications/memberships.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, experience in client interaction.
• Strong client, change, and team management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, CostX, AutoCAD.

Additional Information

We promote a healthy, flexible, and inclusive work environment. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited CVs outside our preferred channels. Candidates must not pay fees related to recruitment. Follow us on social media for updates: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.