Mechanical Cost Manager

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on project strategies and manage vendor prequalification
• Manage estimating services for mechanical systems across the project lifecycle
• Engage with mechanical subcontractors to validate and challenge pricing
• Establish cost reporting processes, forecasts, and commercial risk registers
• Lead cost control activities including payment applications and change orders
• Monitor invoicing processes and benchmark project performance
• Oversee final accounting, post-contract audits, and financial closeout
• Perform detailed cost management using estimating software and quantity take-off tools

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, or mechanical engineering
• 3–5 years of relevant cost management experience in construction
• Exposure to mechanical/MEP systems (HVAC, plumbing, etc.)
• Experience with medium or large-scale commercial or real estate projects
• Strong knowledge of procurement routes, value management, and value engineering
• Excellent communication skills for client and contractor interfacing

Preferred Qualifications

• RICS accreditation or working towards it
• Previous experience in construction consultancy

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, working across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources.