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Turner & Townsend

Director of Cost Management

Turner & Townsend, Nashville, Tennessee, United States,


Company DescriptionFrom the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 133 offices in 49 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job DescriptionTurner & Townsend are seeking an experienced

Director of Cost Management

to lead a team and support the delivery of cost management services for large-scale construction projects. This individual will be responsible for leading a cost management team, reviewing day-to-day deliverables and managing client communications.

The successful candidate will be a driven leader with great interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

Prepare Cost Management reports for all asset classes related to real estate.

Lead communications with the client and oversight of cost management team services.

Assist in research related to construction market conditions, including analysis of official published data.

Work with Directors to construct proposals for new work or variations for existing projects.

Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates and products.

Knowledge management – Ensure that key information and learning generated from each commission is inputted into internal databases and shared.

Process improvement – Identify and act upon ways to improve internal systems and processes.

Quality Control – Ensure compliance with quality standards and participation in ISO audits.

Take a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.

Lead a team of cost managers making sure that client deliverables are met.

Develop new business opportunities with existing and new clients.

Identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities.

Attend relevant networking events and other promotional opportunities with directors.

Support the training and mentorship of current staff and promote upward career trajectory.

Proactively work with recruitment to identify staffing needs.

Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, construction management, or related field.

10+ years of relevant cost management or quantity surveying experience.

MRICS certification highly preferred.

Prior people management experience.

Proven track record of successful cost management service delivery for clients.

Business development acumen and ambition to drive business growth.

Major construction sector experience working with high caliber clients in retail commercial real estate, data center, industrial manufacturing, etc.

Additional Information:

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

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.

Please find out more about us at

www.turnerandtownsend.com

and

https://www.heery.com/

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