Senior Cost Manager Life Sciences Construction

Turner & Townsend; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company, is seeking a cost management professional in Wilson, North Carolina. The role involves estimating and negotiating change orders, managing cost checks, and providing cost planning to deliver impactful projects.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5-7 years of experience in construction cost management, preferably with RICS accreditation. The position supports a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in cost management in the construction industry.
• RICS accreditation or working towards it is preferred.
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.
• Produce monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.

Skills

Cost management

Negotiation

Quantity surveying

Financial management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying or related field

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over22,000 peoplein more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure,energyand 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 andprograms as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities includeprogram, 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 estateservices and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premierprogram, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.

Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.

Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development of cost estimates.

Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.

Communicate or meet with the general contractor and owner of project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update.

Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.

Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.

Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.

Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.

Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Completetimely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.

Participate effectively with post-contract cost variances and the change of control processes.

Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.

Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.

Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.

Providing commercial input to design option engineering and input into value engineering exercises.

Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.

Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.

Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.

Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.

Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.

Compiling built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others.

Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment

Financial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports

Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for Clients and the company

Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.

Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.

RICS accredited or working towards it is preferred.

Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.

Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.

Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.*

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.