Turner & Townsend · 2 weeks ago
Director of Cost Management
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expTurner & Townsend is a global consultancy firm specializing in project delivery and post-project operations. They are seeking an experienced Director of Cost Management to lead a team of Cost Managers and oversee the delivery of cost management services for large-scale construction projects, ensuring service excellence and client engagement.
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Responsibilities
Strong leadership skills, experience leading a cost management team, ensuring they deliver on all accountabilities
Lead communications with the client and oversight of cost management team services
Lead research related to construction market conditions, including analysis of official published data
Produce thought leadership reports providing valuable insights to the construction market
Lead the strategic and operational management of Cost Management Services in a variety of sectors, including resource planning and management, financial management, business generation and training and development
Set a clear strategy and ambition with the team in line with our Business Plan
Grow and develop exceptional people, promoting a culture of learning, respect and inclusivity
Knowledge management – Ensure that key information and learning generated from each commission is inputted into internal databases and shared
Process improvement – Identify and act upon ways to improve internal systems and processes
Quality Control – Ensure compliance with quality standards and participation in ISO audits
Develop priority plans including risk mitigation through internal tools, make performance measurements via Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and appraisal documents, management controls and critical success factors based on company goals
Undertake internal BMS audits, and coordinate and represent the office for external audits undertaken by the external certification authority
Develop a detailed understanding of the market, acting as a brand ambassador and creating a pipeline of opportunity with existing and new clients
Identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities
Participate in meetings with Senior leadership, Directors and staff and prepare and deliver presentations
Financial Management – Using internal software, track ongoing revenue, margin levels and monthly fees and resource requirements for each cost commission
Preparation of proposals/RFP responses for new clients/projects
Attend relevant networking events and other promotional opportunities with directors
Support the training and mentorship of current staff and promote an upward career trajectory
Proactively partner with talent acquisition team to attract the best talent, actively manage resource requirements and proactively plan for future staffing needs
Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction
12+ years of relevant cost management or quantity surveying experience
2+ years managing high performing cost management teams in a consulting environment
Prior people management experience
Proven track record of managing successful cost management service delivery for clients
Exceptional Business development acumen and ambition to drive business growth
Major construction sector experience working with high caliber clients in commercial real estate, data center, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, natural resources, etc
Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills
Preferred
Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering
Benefits
Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance
Company
Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend is an independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknown2021-07-27Acquired
Leadership Team
Vincent Clancy
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
James Dand
Chief Operating Officer
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