Senior Cost Manager

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the  real estate ,  infrastructure and  natural resources sectors worldwide.

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Job Description

Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced on site Senior Cost Manager to join our team in Indianapolis, Indiana to support a large scale life sciences program. The ideal candidate has proven experience leading workstreams and has the desire to support the growth of our fast-paced business.

Key Responsibilities:  

• The appropriately qualified candidate will be able to demonstrate an established career as a Cost Manager working in corporate real estate sector programs including vertical campuses construction, large scale and multi-site construction logistics and coordination and have experience leading a cost management team.   
• Candidate must demonstrate they are capable of working with and managing multiple stakeholders across all construction/design and engineering disciplines.   
• Candidate must have extensive knowledge working on programs along with project management, cost and commercial management, controls and oversight major capital programs while working in occupied buildings. 
• Support the day-to-day operational management duties of the PM team. As part of the leadership team, you will be required to support the achievement of our strategic goals. 
• Act as or support the commission leads on our programs including managing client relations and commercial contractual arrangements. 
• Support the development of program processes and systems that enable efficient data collection, management, and benchmarking. 
• Lead and motivates others to deliver excellent client service. 
• Lead the set-up, delivery and close out in accordance with the requirements of the role. 
• Support business development activities with new and existing clients, including bid writing. 
• Understanding, identifying, and developing cross-divisional ideas into value opportunities. 

Qualifications

• Prior cost management experience, preferable project controls or quantity surveying
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and a full program management office (PMO) 
• Preferably prior life sciences market sector experience
• Experience with creating and working with owner processes and reporting requirements. 
• Experience with the review of contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and scope changes. 
• Understanding of Owner’s Operations and best practices. 
• Understanding of Safety Programs (Health, Safety, and Emergency Response). 
• Understanding the monitoring and Inspection of Construction and Project Coordination. 
• Completing comprehensive Monthly Reports to client. 

Must Have Skills: 

• Cost Management.
• Schedule Management.
• Risk Management.
• Contract Management.
• Claims Management.
• Working in occupied buildings. 
• Coordinating all stakeholders. 
• Managing program controls, field operations, and sub consultants. 
• Strong communication and leadership skills. 
• Attention to detail in service delivery, communications, and ways of working with others. 
• Excellent analytic and communication skills. 
• Commercial awareness including the ability to articulate business decisions within the wider context and market trends. 
• Confident leading alone and working as part of a team, with ability to be flexible according to the needs of the program. 
• A desire to grow and develop roles into more senior opportunities. 
• Business development experience, in the context of identifying opportunities with existing as well as new clients. 
• Competent user of data management software (for example Excel) and systems for data cleansing, management, analytics, and quality assurance. 
• Possess an approach to working that covers delivery of tasks and effective stakeholder engagement. 
• Leadership experience in the conception, development and implementation of large programs would be beneficial. 
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or relatable field.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

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