Cost Manager, Hotel Construction Projects

Join to apply for the Cost Manager, Hotel Construction Projects role at Turner & Townsend.Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform outcomes that improve people's lives.Job DescriptionThis role will be responsible for managing costs, budgets, and financial planning to ensure project efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards.ResponsibilitiesConducting feasibility studies and writing procurement reportsApplying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and where appropriate involving Turner & Townsend's specialist Value Management teamManaging estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost planManaging the procurement process, implementing procurement and contracting strategies and participating in negotiations ensuring that all stages including pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, bid evaluations and cost negotiations selection and contract preparation are performed effectively and RFP revisions and evaluationEnsuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively, documenting any 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; drive value engineering and offer cost insights to support business decisionsEnsuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreedEstablish and maintain professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders, taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages, and report to senior leadership on current estimated cost vs. budget, and advise managers and clients on improvements and new strategiesWhere appropriate, lead a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all the above accountabilitiesStaff management (where appropriate) – input into the formal management of a Cost Manager or small cost management team, to include 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 is input into the Turner & Townsend internal databaseFinancial management – utilising Financial Management Systems to keep track of the ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commissionProcess improvement – identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processesReview construction plans and preparing quantity take-offs, along with Contract Preparation and ManagementPrepare and review detailed estimates and cost plansLiaise with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractorsPrepare reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documentsDevelopment of the cost proceduresReview and approve subcontractor proposals, manage contracts, and change requestsReview and approve payment applications, monitor invoicing, and ensure payments are in orderAdvise the Project Manager of any foreseen cost overexpenditure and propose corrective actionsReview monthly reports as presented by Contractor, and present to the ClientTravel from the office to various sites as required or be based on siteThe job holder is required to carry out all tasks within his/her level of skill and abilityQualificationsMinimum 6 years professional experience related to Engineering Cost ManagementBachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or any degree relevant to the positionRICS, AACE Certifications/MembershipsFluent in English and SpanishAbility to work under pressure to deliver deadlinesGood communication skills to systematically explain concepts, methodologyStrong client management, change management and teamwork skillsStrong Microsoft skills, specifically Excel & PowerPoint, CostX, knowledge of AutoCADAdditional InformationTurner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity.We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.We do not accept any speculative or unsolicited CVs that have not followed due process.Candidates are not required to pay any fee in our recruitment process.For more information, visit .Seniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionProject ManagementIndustriesConstruction, Civil Engineering and Business Consulting and Services#J-*****-Ljbffr