Lead Cost Consultant

1 week ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Turner & Townsend Full time
Job Overview

Company Overview

At Turner & Townsend, we are dedicated to delivering impactful results from project initiation to completion and beyond. Our global presence, with 113 offices across 46 countries, allows us to provide comprehensive consultancy, project delivery, and post-project operations services across various sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources.

Our dynamic and innovative team is client-focused, fostering an inclusive and enjoyable company culture. Our clients appreciate our proactive approach, extensive expertise, integrity, and the high-quality outcomes we deliver. Consequently, our professionals have the opportunity to engage in some of the most exciting projects worldwide.

Position Summary

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor to join our team. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to enhance your career while collaborating with prestigious clients on a diverse range of commercial construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

As a key player in our team, you will:

  • Serve as the primary contact for the overall commercial status of projects, ensuring precise and timely cost reporting at both project and portfolio levels.
  • Oversee and manage the change process, including negotiating change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Communicate professionally with various stakeholders, including general contractors and external parties, ensuring effective coordination within the construction process.
  • Conduct forensic reviews of costs and perform valuations on high-value, time-sensitive projects, ensuring accurate monthly valuation processes.
  • Extract and analyze data from multiple sources, transforming it to meet operational needs.
  • Engage in post-contract cost variances and change control processes effectively.
  • Manage cost impact assessments, contingency management, and commitment tracking logs.
  • Prepare funding data presentations and facilitate value engineering sessions with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and mentorship capabilities to team members.
Pre-Contract Responsibilities
  • Provide commercial insights during design optioneering and contribute to value engineering exercises.
  • Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, leading negotiations to ensure fair contract pricing.
  • Prepare procurement and bid comparison sheets, along with recommendations for approval.
Post-Contract Responsibilities
  • Act as the primary contact for all commercial and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle, including cash flow forecasting.
  • Ensure effective management of post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
  • Implement necessary commercial processes and procedures agreed upon with clients, while promoting continuous improvement.
  • Oversee cost auditing and valuation work, ensuring a robust cost validation process is in place.
  • Prepare monthly cost and project status reports for client presentations.
  • Facilitate timely negotiations and agreements on final accounts to maximize client value.
  • Assist in compiling as-built cost estimate records for benchmarking.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to adhere to proper project closeout procedures.
Qualifications
  • Proven experience in a construction cost management role within the industry.
  • Degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
  • RICS accreditation or progress towards it is advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Hybrid working model required, with both in-office and onsite presence.
  • Experience leading cost and commercial management teams on medium to large construction projects of varying complexity.
  • Strong understanding of legal and technical aspects of the construction industry, including procurement routes and contract types.
  • Good knowledge of technical matters such as value management and engineering.
Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time position is $140K-$160K per year, reflecting the base salary only and subject to the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


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