Associate Director Cost Management

Overview The successful candidate will work on real estate projects, including but not limited to Offices, Retail, Hospitality, Mixed Uses, Residential, Shopping Malls, Data Centers, Industrial and Manufacturing. Associate Director The Associate Director serves as the client's main contact for providing cost and commercial management services, including quantity take-off and pricing, cost estimation, cost forecasting and reporting, cost control, change management, project final account, contract and close-out administration, procurement management, among other related responsibilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate a methodical approach and superb interpersonal skills. An outstanding Cost and Commercial Manager is not only great at analyzing costs, but also knows how to seek and negotiate strategies and opportunities to ensure the best possible outcome for the project. This person will work closely with all of our key global real estate clients, reports to the Cost Management Director and has line management responsibilities for approximately ***** people. Key Responsibilities Advise at a strategic level at the project conception stage, providing cost advice on different approaches to achieve client objectives. Develop cost plans and contract documentation including budgetary estimates, bills of quantities and cost optional studies. Demonstrate experience across all aspects of cost management on projects from feasibility studies to final account close-out. Prepare tender documentation, evaluate, and prepare tender reports, review contractor valuations and other relevant documentation. Critically analyze, challenge and brainstorm project requirements and deliverables to find creative solutions on behalf of clients. Manage flow of project information between team and client through regular meetings and written communications. Ensure production of formal project progress and other reports. Take a leading role in interfacing with clients and other consultants at all project stages. Guarantee commissions are managed to the highest quality standards and are completed efficiently on time and on budget. Perform general line management responsibilities and lead the cost management team effectively. Motivate team members and drive towards positive client outcomes, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Track margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts on all commissions. Take responsibility for business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities. Qualifications Professionally qualified in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture or related construction disciplines. Master's in Cost Management or equivalent knowledge and experience. Fluent in English and Spanish, professional level written and speaking. Member of RICS / AACE is preferable. Skills Professional knowledge of cost estimation software such as Cost X. Strong Microsoft skills, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Power BI. Strong communication, relationship building and business development skills. Solution oriented, outcome driven, self-motivated, resilient. Experience The successful candidate shall have delivered cost management services across a range of major projects, preferably across multiple sectors, worked across the project full lifecycle including pre-investment decision making, procurement and budgeting, and post-contract execution phases. Has experience in developing cost management procedures and strategy. Above 10 years of professional experience. Experience working in the Latin America construction market. Experience leading cost management commissions for medium to large construction projects of medium to high complexity. Strong background delivering consultancy services to the sectors serviced by Turner & Townsend. Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering, commercial management. People management experience, particularly in managing a cost management team delivering a project. Additional Information 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. 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