Senior Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.

Who are you? You are an experienced Senior Cost Manager with 10+ years' experience, seeking your next step or are currently working in a similar role within a comparable environment. You’re motivated to join a growing and dynamic team. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

In this impactful role, you will be providing leadership and direction, actively embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend. As a Senior Cost Manager, you will be involved in:

• Lead the Architectural, Civil and Structural post contract cost control of several design packages
• Take ownership of change control and advise stakeholders on funding whether in-budget, contingency, risk or escalation
• Undertake tender reviews for governance, contractual and budget alignment
• Participate in programme wide periodic cash flow forecasts, adapting to dynamic schedules and scope
• Participate, in-person, in meetings with the client and various other stakeholders
• Provide periodic cost / project reports incorporating estimates at completion, early warnings, cash flows and variance tracking
• Support the Project Manager in risk reviews and risk quantification
• Support the preparation and management of cost estimates, value engineering and cost planning across all project phases
• Act as the primary client liaison for all cost-related matters
• Mentor and support junior cost consultants and project team members

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in cost management
• A recognized university degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject with Canadian equivalency if obtained outside Canada (WES etc.)
• Membership of Relevant Professional Organizations such as the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) or similar
• Reliability clearance with the Government of Canada or ability to obtain it quickly
• Demonstrable experience on at least two projects that have a total value of $100M+

Additional Information:

This posting reflects an existing vacancy that we are actively hiring for. What's in it for you:

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
• RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
• We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

The base salary for the full-time Cost Consultant role is CAD $110,000 - 140,000. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.

Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.