Cost Manager Industrial and Data Center Projects

Cost Manager Industrial and Data Center Projects - Construction Projects, MexicoTurner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, working across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.Job DescriptionThis is an on‑site role based in Mexico and requires travel to various sites as needed.ResponsibilitiesConducting feasibility studies and writing procurement reportsApplying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and involving Turner & Townsend’s specialist Value Management team where appropriateManaging estimating and cost planning activities, taking ownership of and presenting the final cost planManaging the procurement process, implementing procurement and contracting strategies, and participating in negotiations to ensure all stages—including pre‑qualification, enquiry, analysis, bid evaluations, cost negotiations and contract preparation—are performed effectively and RFP revisions and evaluation are handledEnsuring that post‑contract cost variances and change‑control processes are managed effectively, documenting changes in design and updating budgetsEnsuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectivelyEnsuring the production of monthly post‑contract cost reports and presenting them to the clientValue engineering and life‑cycle costing; driving value engineering and offering cost insights to support business decisionsEnsuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreedEstablishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders, taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants at all project stages, reporting to senior leadership on current estimated cost vs. budget, and advising managers and clients on improvements and new strategiesWhere appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all above accountabilitiesStaff management (where appropriate) – entering into the formal management of a Cost Manager or small cost management team, including 1st‑round recruitment interviews, input into resource management and attendance at junior staff appraisalsKnowledge management – ensuring that key information and lessons learned generated from each commission are entered into the Turner & Townsend internal databaseFinancial management – utilising Financial Management Systems to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commissionProcess improvement – identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processesReviewing construction plans and preparing quantity take‑offs, along with contract preparation and managementPreparing and reviewing detailed estimates and cost plansLiaising with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractorsPreparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment and other documentsDeveloping the cost proceduresReviewing and approving subcontractor proposals, managing contracts and change requestsReviewing and approving payment applications, monitoring invoicing and ensuring payments are in orderAdvising the Project Manager of any foreseen cost over‑expenditure and proposing corrective actionsReviewing monthly reports presented by contractor and presenting them to the clientTraveling from the office to various sites as required or being based on siteThe job holder is required to carry out all tasks within his/her level of skill and abilityQualificationsMinimum 8 years of professional experience related to Engineering Cost ManagementBachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or any degree relevant to the positionRICS, AACE certifications or membershipsFluent in English and SpanishAbility to work under pressure to meet deadlinesGood communication skills to systematically explain concepts and methodologyStrong client management, change management and teamwork skillsStrong Microsoft skills, specifically Excel and PowerPoint; experience with CostX and knowledge of AutoCADAdditional 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. Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CVs that have not followed due process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask a candidate to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes or CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‑mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to the payment of agency fees. #J-18808-Ljbffr