Senior Cost Manager - Real Estate

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Turner and TownsendTurner and Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources to transform and deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives.Our capabilities include programme, 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., and Turner and Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with premier programme, project and cost management offerings globally. Visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.comOverview

Turner and Townsend is seeking a Senior Cost Manager for Real Estate to deliver end-to-end cost management services, ensuring client objectives are met through effective cost management and project delivery.Responsibilities

Perform the role of Commission Manager, taking responsibility for end-to-end service deliveryEnsure client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management serviceLead and coach junior staff, allocate roles and responsibilities to ensure effective cost management on all projectsAdvise clients on feasibility studies and procurement optionsManage estimating and cost planning stages, including presenting the final cost plan to the clientTendering and procurement management, including pre-qualification, tender lists, preliminaries, tender analysis, tender reports and compiling contractual documents; utilise The Hive, eTender Platform and related toolsAct as contract administrator, address post-contract cost variances and change control processes, escalating major changes as neededTake responsibility for peer reviewing cost allowances and performing valuations on larger projects to ensure timely, accurate cost checking and valuationProduce monthly post-contract cost reports via the Cost Control App and present to the clientInput into value engineering; negotiate and agree final accountsInterface with client, Project Manager and other consultants at all project stages; collaborate with Turner and Townsend’s project management teamLead a cost management team where appropriateUtilise bespoke digital cost management tools and services (The Hive, Benchmarking App, CostX, Market Rates App, eTender Platform, Cost Control App)Implement Embodied Carbon Calculator to produce carbon footprint reportsSupport the execution of the NewLeaf strategyManage internal fees, internal job costing and resourcing requirementsMarketing And Business Development

Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report opportunities to the appropriate line managerDevelop and maintain a professional network of peers and potential clientsLead bid submissionsIdentify ways to improve cost management procedures, templates and productsParticipate in extracurricular activities, networking and CPD eventsInternal Management Accountabilities

Knowledge management – ensure key information and learning from each commission is entered into the internal databaseProcess improvement – identify improvements to internal systems and processesLead the support, development, and mentorship of junior staffManage projects on D365Reporting

Senior Cost Manager typically reports to an Associate Director, Project Director or Director, depending on context.Key Performance Indicators

Commissions are managed to high-quality standards, efficiently and on timeService delivery aligns with conditions of appointmentStrong client and cross-functional team relationshipsEffective collaboration within the cost management team and mentorship of junior staff where appropriateIdentify opportunities to develop new business with existing clientsMonitor margin levels on all commissionsKey information is effectively captured and retainedQualifications

Autonomy and self-motivation with the ability to meet tight deadlinesChartered StatusConfident and professional mannerHighly organized with strong prioritisation skillsAbility to collaborate across the business and work well under pressureAbility to delegate tasks to junior team members for developmentAdditional Information

Turner and Townsend is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment with work-life balance. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable. We do not charge candidates any recruitment fees. See www.turnerandtownsend.com for more information.Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Turner and Townsend.

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