Lead Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Desired Candidate Profile

Extensive knowledge of and experience in the Infrastructure / Aviation sector working for a professional cost consultancy. Extensive experience of both new build and fit-out projects across varying asset typologies. Experience of successfully managing commissions, one or multiple, at any given time to ensure the highest quality service delivery for clients. Understanding of the commercial implications of service delivery and the requirements of not just making a commission a successful one, but a profitable one also. Understand programmes, the impact they have of fee forecasts, and be able to articulate this to service line leads to ensure accuracy of forecasting. Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight and perform well under pressure. Experience of advising clients on different procurement methods, single stage, two stage and design and build. Experience of post-contract services, interim applications, change management, variation valuation and extension of time claims. Extensive experience of working with standard form contracts, FIDIC preferred, and administration of contract procedures. Detailed knowledge of high level benchmarks for various asset typologies, building elements and extensive knowledge of the latest market rates. Demonstrable experience in client-facing roles, professional approach and confidence in presenting to clients, other consultants and project stakeholders. Demonstrable experience of successfully working within a team and in managing measurement and / or post-contract teams. Demonstrable experience in dealing with contractors personnel with confidence and assurance. Providing clear, correctly formatted and articulated report writing, cost estimate reports, cost reports, procurement reports and tender reports.