Assistant Cost Manager

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.  Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

Role Overview

As an Assistant Cost Manager, you are required to support the Commission Manager in project delivery and assist in cost management activities. Assistant Cost Managers are expected to assist on a wide range of projects of all sizes and dimensions.

Key Responsibilities

Project Support & Coordination

• Conducting background research, data collection and benchmarking.
• Estimating and producing cost plans to support the cost management team.
• Compiling and amending the tender list, analyzing tenders and drafting corresponding tender reports.
• Assisting the cost manager in compilation of procurement documentation
• Addressing Variations and assisting in managing the change control processes, negotiating less financially significant/ complex matters.

• Conducting cost checks and valuations.

• Assistant the cost management team in preparation of final accounts.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track progress on cost management and draft monthly cost reports.

• Document control for cost management documentation.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in cost management or construction projects (e.g. cost manager, construction manager, procurement, project manager, vendor, consultant etc.).
• Foundation and understanding of quantity surveying, tools, and methodologies is a plus.
• Native-level proficiency in (local language), Business-level proficiency in English.

• Proficiency in Cost-X or equivalent cost estimation software is a plus.

• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.

KPIs

• Do better every day - Accuracy and quality standards of assigned tasks

• Do better every day - Assigned tasks are completed on time/ as per schedule

• Collaborate to deliver our best work – cross-functional support as and when required.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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