Who is Turner & Townsend?
All 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 we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s 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. It’s how we’ve 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 don’t 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: We’re 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
Job DescriptionRole Overview
As an Assistant Cost Manager, you are required to support the Commission Manager in project delivery and assist in cost management activities. Assistant Cost Managers are expected to assist on a wide range of projects of all sizes and dimensions.
Key Responsibilities
Project Support & Coordination
- Conducting background research, data collection and benchmarking.
- Estimating and producing cost plans to support the cost management team.
- Compiling and amending the tender list, analyzing tenders and drafting corresponding tender reports.
- Assisting the cost manager in compilation of procurement documentation
- Addressing Variations and assisting in managing the change control processes, negotiating less financially significant/ complex matters.
- Conducting cost checks and valuations.
- Assistant the cost management team in preparation of final accounts.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Track progress on cost management and draft monthly cost reports.
- Document control for cost management documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in cost management or construction projects (e.g. cost manager, construction manager, procurement, project manager, vendor, consultant etc.).
- Foundation and understanding of quantity surveying, tools, and methodologies is a plus.
- Native-level proficiency in (local language), Business-level proficiency in English.
- Proficiency in Cost-X or equivalent cost estimation software is a plus.
- Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.
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.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
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