Advise clients on cost and procurement strategies across a range of construction project types, manage prequalification of vendors, assess proposals, bids, and bid levelling documents, make final recommendations to the client, attend and chair bid interviews, and manage the appointment process.
Manage cost reporting by establishing reporting schedules, reviewing and presenting cost reports and forecasts, reviewing project budgets and spend forecasts with the client, developing and maintaining commercial risk registers, and hosting periodic meetings with project teams and vendors.
Manage and monitor the invoicing process to ensure alignment with project progress and contractual agreements.
Benchmark performance against other successful commissions and comparable projects to drive continuous improvement.
Manage all facets of the final accounting process, including post-contract audits and account closeouts.
Hold post-contract reviews with clients to establish lessons learned and apply findings to support continuous improvement and training materials.
Develop procedures governing the handover of projects across varying project types and delivery approaches.
Perform all duties through the use and preparation of Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a field related to construction.
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience working in a cost management or quantity surveying role within the construction industry.
RICS accredited or working toward accreditation is valuable.
Experience supporting cost management on medium to large-scale construction projects across a variety of project types.
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
Good understanding of construction methodologies, procurement routes, value management, and value engineering principles.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
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Additional Information
Turner & Townsend are looking for a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our team and support construction cost services across a diverse portfolio of projects for our clients. The ideal candidate will be driven and promote our Turner & Townsend purpose and values.
Turnertownsend · Seattle, WA