Turner & Townsend · 6 hours ago
Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
8+ years expTurner & Townsend is a global professional services company that focuses on delivering impactful projects across various sectors. They are seeking an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services, ensuring effective communication and successful delivery for clients.
Commercial Real EstateConstructionReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Strong leadership skills, experience leading a cost management team, ensuring they deliver on all accountabilities
Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client, stakeholders and other consultants, at all project stages
Maintain excellent communication with client(s) and other consultants at all projects stages
Performing quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle
Communicate effectively and professionally with numerous parties including the general contractor, owner’s representatives, and external stakeholders, taking responsibility for Turner & Townsend coordination within the overall construction process
Coordinate/assist with the strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services in a variety of sectors
Be the first point of contact for reporting on the overall commercial status of a project
Drive Turner & Townsend best practice at all stages of a project or program
Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures, process, templates and products
Undertake Staff Performance reviews
Set a clear strategy and ambition for the team
Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others
Grow and develop exceptional people
Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment
Financial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports
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
Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for Clients and the company
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
Advise on contracting and procurement strategy to the benefit of clients over a variety of industries and procurement routes and program level capital planning and reporting
Strong relationships are developed with clients and cross-functional team members
Participate in meetings with VP of Business Unit, Directors and staff and prepare and deliver presentations
Provide weekly updates regarding the status of projects, initiatives, and staffing, and propose solutions and obtain approval and agreement from management team
Identify and act upon any cross-selling or business generation opportunities
Participate in generating proposals/RFP responses for new clients/projects
Knowledge Management – Ensure key information and learning is generated from each commission and inputted into internal databases
Attending relevant networking events
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
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry
SME in Quantity Surveying, and RICS certified or equivalent accreditation
Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills
Preferred
Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred
Benefits
We promote a 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
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-07-27Acquired
Leadership Team
Vincent Clancy
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
James Dand
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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