Senior Cost Manager

Company DescriptionWho is Turner TownsendAll over the world people are using buildings infrastructure and assets we helped to deliver It could be the hospital they work in the railway they travel on every day the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work For more than 75 years weve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate infrastructure and natural resources sectors making a difference to peoples lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors Our purpose Transforming performance for a green inclusive and productive world The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change helping drive it and be part of it Through the commitment capability and care our team brings we build trust between clients suppliers governments and society Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us We work smarter to face the challenges of the future bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate infrastructure and natural resources sectors Its how weve made the difference for more than 75 years Our values Love a challenge We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through We dont stand still challenging ourselves and others to do better every day And we are trusted to do the right thing raising standards all the time Stronger together Were stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone Bring out the best in everyone We bring out the best in everyone We help each other to make the most of our potential always learning from our experience We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice LI-HT1Main Purpose The resource will be responsible overall cost management services which includes managing the precontract works like prequalification of vendor preparing tender document floating tender documents arranging and attending negotiation meeting tender report etc post contract works like bill certifications variation management measurements of works rate analysis etc Key Responsibilities Preparing tenders for clients and commercial bids to help bring in new business Developing and presenting project proposals Meeting with clients to find out their requirements Producing plans and estimating budgets and timescales Discussing drafting reviewing and negotiating the terms of business contracts Agreeing budgets and timescales with the clients Managing construction schedules and budgets Dealing with any unexpected costs Attending site meetings to monitor progress Acting as the main point of contact for clients site and project managers Working with third parties to ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities Making sure construction projects meet agreed technical standards Liaising with technical and financial staff sub-contractors legal teams and the clients own representatives Overseeing invoicing at the end of a projectWorking on-site and in an office Draft evaluate negotiate and execute contracts Establish and maintain supplier relationships by serving as a single point of contact for contractual matters Manage record keeping for all contract-related correspondence and documentation Provide contract-related issue resolution both internally and externally Monitor and complete contract close-out extension or renewal as appropriate Communicate contract-related information to all stakeholders FIDIC knowledge would be added advantage LI-HT1QualificationsB E Civil - Industrial residential commercial building experienceNICMAR equivalent would be an added advantage Minimum of five years progressive responsibility with quantifiable results in contract negotiation administration and or management Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills Strong contract modeling software skills Robust skills in Microsoft Office software including Word Excel PowerPoint Access Project and Visio Ability to meet project objectives within designated constraints Additional InformationTurner 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 Please find out more about us atHomeA global consultancy business serving clients in the real estate infrastructure and natural resources sectors LI-HT1Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner Townsend and our exciting future projects It is strictly against Turner Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process No recruitment agency working with Turner Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time Any unsolicited resumes CVs submitted through our website or to Turner Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency Search Firm for Turner Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review