Cost Management Director
vor 1 Monat
We are seeking a seasoned Cost Management Director to lead complex construction projects and serve as the primary interface with clients, driving projects to achieve exceptional outcomes.
You will have extensive experience in cost management, having worked on major construction projects within the Real Estate sector. Your expertise should encompass pre-contract cost planning and estimating activities, as well as post-contract commercial management.
You will bring your practical knowledge and best practices experience, being comfortable operating in a client-facing role, leading teams, and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide detailed estimates and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final estimate.
- Possess the ability to estimate at conceptual, programming, and detailed levels.
- Compile feasibility studies to inform project decisions.
- Prepare procurement reports to ensure smooth project execution.
- Manage all aspects of procurement, including the pre-qualification stage, tender analysis, and contractual document compilation.
- Oversee post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
- Manage cost checks and valuation deliverables for larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Produce monthly cost reports, presenting findings to clients.
- Lead value engineering initiatives and negotiate final accounts.
- Maintain effective communication with clients and other consultants throughout project stages.
- Provide leadership to the cost management team, ensuring delivery of appointed services scope.
- Identify opportunities for new business development.
- Implement improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years' experience in cost management.
- Experience leading cost management commissions for large, high-complexity construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as procurement routes, value management, value engineering, and life cycle costing.
- Proven people management skills, particularly in leading teams delivering projects.
- Sound technical expertise in all cost management areas: pre-contract, post-contract, and final account.
- Good understanding of mechanical, process, electrical, plumbing systems, and civils, structural, architectural aspects as they relate to construction projects.
- Familiarity with Swiss construction industry and contractual documentation is advantageous.
- English language skills are required; fluent German and/or French language skills are preferred.
- Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
- Sound organisational skills; ability to multi-task and be a team player.
- Working knowledge of MS Office software and modern cost management digital tools.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and commit to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 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.
Estimated salary range for this position is CHF 120,000 - CHF 180,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Please note that this figure is based on industry standards and may vary accordingly.
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