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Turner & Townsend

Cost Manager

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Melbourne, Victoria, AUS
Mid level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Melbourne, Victoria, AUS
Mid level
Prepare and price cost plans from first principles, measure quantities, produce cost reports, assess tender returns, contractor variations and payment claims, compile benchmarking and market intelligence, and use digital tools (the Hive) to deliver cost management outputs.
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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 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

  • Measurement of all elements for preparation of cost plan
  • Pricing of individual items within a cost plan from first principals including market engagement where required
  • Preparation of cost reports
  • Assessment of tender returns and preparation of tender recommendation report
  • Assessment of contractor variations
  • Assessment of contractor payment claims and preparation of a payment recommendation to the Superintendent
  • Compilation of benchmarking and market intelligence data
  • Utilisation of our digital offering, the Hive, for implementation of all deliverables

Qualifications

  • 3+ years post graduate experience
  • AIQS of RICS member or currently on the pathway to membership
  • Experience in CostX preferred
  • Experience across the life cycle of projects with experience in pre-contract, procurement, and post contract activities

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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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. 

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