Cost Manager

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary cost management liaison with client and other project stakeholders
• Manage pre and post-contract duties including cost estimates, procurement, tendering, and contract administration
• Complete feasibility studies and write procurement reports
• Perform estimating and cost planning, including producing final cost plans
• Manage tendering and procurement activity, including pre-qualification, tender analysis, and compiling contractual documents
• Ensure timely and accurate cost checks and valuations
• Produce and present monthly post-contract cost reports to the client
• Interface with clients and consultants at all project stages
• Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes
• Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering
• Negotiate and approve final accounts
• Contribute to updating best practices in estimating

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Proven track record in cost management or quantity surveying across the full project lifecycle
• Experience leading cost management for large, complex construction projects
• Technical knowledge of Data centres or related facility asset types
• Knowledge of construction and procurement methods
• Proficiency with estimating tools, spreadsheets, and databases
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.