Overview
talent pool - assistant cost manager, industrial & data center construction projects
turner & 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 challenges into opportunities and deliver outcomes that improve lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
key responsibilities
* prepare estimations according to all design phase.
* monitor, control and prepare valuations.
* participate in value engineering sessions.
* prepare and analyse change orders.
* develop the primary project budget.
* develop progress measurement criteria with vendors.
* collect cost market data.
* support quotation process responding to the questions of services/materials proponents.
* produce cash flow forecasts for internal and client purposes.
* quantify materials and labour for all phases of a project.
* prepare cost benefit analysis.
* review project budget after design packages issuance by the technical team.
* collaborate on the creation of the recommendation report.
* participate in weekly project and departmental meetings.
* issue weekly progress reports on project costs including forecasting reimbursable expenses.
qualifications
essential:
* degree-qualified or equivalent in quantity surveyor, engineering, architecture.
* minimum 5 years of experience in similar roles.
* knowledge and understanding of the component parts of a project and overall construction costs.
* ability to analyse and interpret commercial and technical project documentation.
* ability to use a range of it packages including microsoft office.
* exceptional relationship building skills.
* self-motivated and proactive.
* commercial awareness and understanding of the construction process.
* excellent communication skills, both oral & written.
* negotiation skills and ability to apply those skills internally, externally & with our supply chain.
* positive attitude and ability to integrate and participate in the construction team.
* good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.
* keen to pursue personal development and maintain up-to-date knowledge.
* fluent in english.
desirable:
* working towards rics membership or recently chartered.
* conversant in all aspects of quantity surveying.
* experience in costx, cato, bim measure, excel (advanced level), autocad.
additional information
turner & townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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