Senior Cost Manager - Construction Projects, Buenos Aires

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At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.
We are ideally looking for a candidate with at least 12 years of professional experience in the Cost Management area, who shall be able to perform the Senior Cost Management role for Real Estate projects including but not limited to corporate office, retail, hotels, shopping malls, among others. They will be serving as the Senior Cost Lead for providing cost management services, including invoice validation, cost forecasting and reporting, change management and close out administration, quantity take-off and pricing, and assistance with procurement management. The Sr Cost Manager demonstrates a methodical approach and superb interpersonal skills. An outstanding Cost Manager is not only great at analyzing costs, but they also know how to read people and tailor their negotiation strategies to ensure the best possible outcome.
Job DescriptionConducting feasibility studies and writing procurement reportsApplying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and, where appropriate, involving Turner & Townsend's specialist Value Management teamManaging estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost planManaging the procurement process, implementing procurement and contracting strategies, and participating in negotiations ensuring that all stages including pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, bid evaluations, cost negotiations, selection, and contract preparation are performed effectivelyEnsuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively, documenting any changes in design, and updating budgetsEnsuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectivelyEnsuring the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the clientValue engineering and life cycle costing, driving value engineering and offering cost insights to support business decisionsEnsuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreedEstablishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders, taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages, and reporting to senior leadership on current estimated cost vs. budget, and advising managers and clients on improvements and new strategiesWhere appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all the above accountabilitiesStaff management (where appropriate) – Inputting into the formal management of a Cost Manager or small cost management team, to include 1st round recruitment interviews, input into resource management, and attendance at junior staff appraisalsKnowledge management – Ensuring that key information and lessons learned generated from each commission are input into the Turner & Townsend internal databaseFinancial management – Utilizing Financial Management Systems to keep track of the ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commissionProcess improvement – Identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processesReviewing construction plans and preparing quantity take-offs, along with Contract Preparation and ManagementPreparing and reviewing detailed estimates and cost plansLiaising with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractorsPreparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessments, and other documents.Development of the cost proceduresReviewing and approving subcontractor proposals, managing contracts, and change requestsReviewing and approving payment applications, monitoring invoicing, and ensuring payments are in orderAdvising the Project Manager of any foreseen cost over-expenditure and proposing corrective actionsReviewing monthly reports as presented by Contractor, and presenting to the ClientTraveling from the office to various sites as required or being based on siteThe job holder is required to carry out all tasks within his/her level of skill and abilityQualificationsMinimum 12 years professional experience related to Engineering Cost ManagementBachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or any degree relevant to the position.RICS, AACE Certifications/MembershipsFluent in English and SpanishAbility to work under pressure to deliver deadlinesGood communication skills to systematically explain concepts and methodologiesStrong client management, change management, and teamwork skillsStrong Microsoft skills, specifically Excel & PowerPoint, CostX, Knowledge of AutoCADTurner & 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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