Cost Manager / Assistant Cost Manager - Civil
Turner & Townsend · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Manage client commissions from start to finish.
- Provide expert cost management services.
- Handle pre- and post-contract cost activities.
- Develop new business opportunities for clients.
- Lead and develop cost management teams.
About the role
About Turner & Townsend
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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com
Job Description - Main Purpose of Role
To perform the role of the Commission Manager, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery and to ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service. Cost Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project.Key Accountabilities
**Commission Management:**- Possesses in-depth knowledge of pre-contract and post-contract cost management.
- Experienced in estimating, rate analysis, and cost planning, with the ability to develop and present final cost plans to clients.
- Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
- Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, putting the preliminaries together, tender analysis, producing the tender report and compiling the contractual documents.
- Dealing effectively with post-contract cost variances and the change control processes, where applicable referring major changes to line manager.
- Taking personal responsibility for making cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects and in all cases ensuring that timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes place.
- Producing monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
- Inputting into value engineering.
- Negotiating and agreeing final accounts.
- Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.
- Where appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilities.
- Identifying opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and reporting such opportunities to the appropriate line manager and by making effective use of the marketing database.
- Assisting in the production of bid documentation.
- Identifying ways in which cost management procedures, templates and products can be improved and referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.
- Understanding the Turner & Townsend 2+2=5 philosophy and identifying cross-divisional opportunities.
- Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the Turner & Townsend internal database.
- Financial management – Utilising FMS in order to keep track of the ongoing margin levels.
- Process improvement – Identifying ways in which internal systems and processes can be improved and referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.
Reporting
Depending upon the context, a Cost Manager is likely to report to a Senior Cost Manager, Area Manager or Associate Director.Key Performance Indicators
A Cost Manager will in part be assessed by the extent to which:- Commissions are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently and on time.
- Service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment.
- Good relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross-functional team.
- They work as an effective member of the cost management team, including where appropriate, taking effective responsibility for Assistant Cost Managers.
- Opportunities are identified to develop new business with existing clients.
- Margin levels are kept track of on all commissions.
- Key information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retained.
Environment Policy
Should adhere to the company’s global environmental policy.Qualifications
Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction / QS. 9–13 years civil cost management experience. Strong in estimating, rate analysis, cost planning. Experience in tendering, procurement, bid evaluation. Skilled in post-contract cost control & change management. Ability to prepare detailed cost plans across all design stages. Proficient in BOQ preparation (POMI, NRM, IS). Strong client-facing & communication skills.Additional Information
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn. It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.Key skills/competency
- Cost Management
- Civil Engineering
- Construction
- Estimating
- Cost Planning
- Tendering
- Procurement
- Post-Contract Cost Control
- Change Management
- Client Relationship Management
Skills & topics
- Cost Manager
- Assistant Cost Manager
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Cost Planning
- Estimating
- Procurement
- Tendering
- QS
- Project Management
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 9-13 years of civil cost management experience, emphasizing estimating, cost planning, and procurement skills.
- Showcase client-facing abilities: Emphasize your strong communication and client relationship management experience in your application.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency: Detail your experience with BOQ preparation (POMI, NRM, IS) and preparing cost plans at all design stages.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your approach to managing commissions, controlling costs, and driving business development.
- Research Turner & Townsend: Understand their global presence and commitment to delivering impactful projects in real estate, infrastructure, and energy.
Technical preparation
Master estimating and cost planning techniques.,Practice tendering and procurement processes.,Prepare sample BOQs using POMI, NRM, IS.,Review civil engineering project cost controls.
Behavioral questions
Describe managing a complex commission.,How do you handle client-facing challenges?,Share an experience in value engineering.,How do you identify business development opportunities?
Frequently asked questions
- What qualifications are essential for the Cost Manager role at Turner & Townsend?
- To be considered for the Cost Manager position at Turner & Townsend, you'll need a Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or QS, coupled with 9-13 years of experience specifically in civil cost management. Strong skills in estimating, rate analysis, cost planning, tendering, procurement, bid evaluation, and post-contract cost control are crucial. You should also be adept at preparing detailed cost plans and proficient in BOQ preparation (POMI, NRM, IS), along with excellent client-facing and communication abilities.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend?
- As a Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend, your primary responsibilities include managing commissions end-to-end, ensuring client objectives are met through effective cost management. This involves pre- and post-contract cost management, estimating, cost planning, tendering, procurement, managing cost variances, conducting valuations, producing cost reports, contributing to value engineering, and negotiating final accounts. You will also interface with clients and consultants, potentially lead teams, and identify business development opportunities.
- What experience is required for the Assistant Cost Manager role at Turner & Townsend?
- While the description focuses on the Cost Manager role, an Assistant Cost Manager would typically support the Cost Manager in many of the key accountabilities. This would likely involve gaining experience in estimating, cost planning, tendering processes, post-contract cost control, and valuations under the guidance of senior team members. The core requirement would be a relevant degree and foundational experience in cost management within the civil engineering or construction sectors.
- How does Turner & Townsend approach business development and client relationships?
- Turner & Townsend emphasizes identifying opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and reporting these to management. They encourage utilizing a marketing database and actively seek ways to improve cost management procedures. A strong focus on building good relationships with clients and cross-functional team members is a key performance indicator for the Cost Manager role, ensuring continued partnership and service delivery.
- What is the career progression like for a Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend?
- The Cost Manager role involves managing commissions and potentially leading cost management teams. Progression typically involves reporting to Senior Cost Managers, Area Managers, or Associate Directors. Success in the role, measured by key performance indicators like quality of service delivery, client relationships, and business development, would pave the way for advancement within the company's cost management structure.
- What does Turner & Townsend look for in terms of technical skills for this role?
- Turner & Townsend seeks a Cost Manager with strong technical skills in estimating, rate analysis, and cost planning across all design stages. Proficiency in tendering, procurement, bid evaluation, and post-contract cost control is essential. Experience with Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation using standards like POMI, NRM, and IS is also a key technical requirement.
- How does Turner & Townsend handle recruitment agency submissions for the Cost Manager position?
- Turner & Townsend has a strict policy against candidates paying recruitment fees. Authorized recruitment agencies must have a formal written agreement and be formally invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates. Unsolicited resumes submitted through their website or personal emails are considered property of Turner & Townsend, and no agency fees will be paid for such submissions.