Director of Cost Management- Commercial Real Estate

5 days ago


Miami, United States Turner & Townsend Group Full time
Director of Cost Management - Commercial Real Estate
  • Full-time

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery, and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 133 offices in 49 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors 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.

Our Florida Real Estate team is growing, and we are seeking a strong leader to lead our dynamic and diverse Cost Management Team.

The role presents a unique opportunity for the right leader to build from a strong foundation, taking operations to the next level of maturity. For this role, the successful candidate will have leadership responsibilities for the cost management discipline in a commercial real estate (CRE) setting, being the guardian of quality on existing projects/commissions and being a career developer and mentor to their large team.

The successful candidate will be an agile, emotionally intelligent leader with strong technical delivery history in CRE. International and cross-sector experience with an ability to work in a multi-cultural environment is beneficial. The successful candidate will be a cost management generalist, covering estimating, cost, scheduling, risk, change, performance measurement, and reporting, and should be able to articulate and continually move forward 'what good looks like.' They will have excellent communication skills and be a strong and respected influencer. They should operate at a senior level and be comfortable presenting to large groups and to a senior-level client base.

Key requirements of the role include, but are not limited to:

  • Act as principal point of contact for cost management matters and lead the Turner & Townsend team
  • Lead and motivate others to participate and contribute, provide necessary direction, and inspire high performance
  • Take on key account role(s), project execution assurance, and maintain client relationships as required
  • Deliver assurance services to projects - peer review, gateway review, maturity assessments, readiness reviews, progress, and performance audits
  • Periodically take on major program delivery roles and lead the Turner & Townsend team on the commission - achieve a successful 'steady state' delivery and then manage transition and backfill
  • Provide oversight and assurance to the Turner & Townsend major program in the region
  • Identify organizational needs, build recruitment plans, and develop role specifications
  • Extensive experience in delivering CM programs, projects, and segment knowledge
  • Play a key role in the Real Estate CM business development activities for the cost center
  • Assist in the development and implementation of marketing and business development strategies
  • Provide solutions to clients and work together with business development team member(s) on sales proposals, qualification packages, and presentation materials
  • Coordinate with project team leaders on project negotiations and execution
  • Collaborate with the other business divisions and teams
  • Deliver high quality of service products by utilizing Turner & Townsend systems, policy, and procedure, managing time, planning, and organizing to ensure excellence
  • Demonstrate understanding of commercial business drivers and ensure that work and projects are carried out in alignment. Contribute to the development of business opportunities
  • Demonstrable appetite for challenge, innovation, and continued improvement in CM discipline
  • Take responsibility for BU performance and project P/L
  • Identify and understand the areas of opportunity and development
  • Enable continued growth trajectory within the market
  • Be a developer of talent and enjoy coaching early/mid-career cost management staff to meet their own and our business goals
  • Be comfortable working with remote staff across global time zones
  • Be organized and strong administratively

On-site office presence is required in Miami, minimum 3 days a week.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum 10+ years of relevant working experience in the discipline
  • Experience working in FL beneficial, USA construction experience is critical
  • Degree holder in Quantity Surveying, or related field (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc.)
  • RICS qualified (MRICS) - Chartered Quantity Surveyor beneficial
  • Proactive, quality-driven, self-motivated, and hands-on team leader with the ability to multitask
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills essential, ability to communicate well with clients and senior management
  • Experience in leading teams of professionals with a strength in growing and developing people

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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