Experienced Construction Cost Manager Wanted

6 days ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Turner & Townsend Full time
Job Overview
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Construction Cost Manager to join our team in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban. As a key member of our cost management team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of complex construction projects.

About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in estimating, cost planning, and contract administration. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, and project teams.

Main Responsibilities
As a Construction Cost Manager, your primary responsibilities will include:

* Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
* Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.
* Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.
* Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
* Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.

Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, such as a degree or membership of a relevant professional body. You will also require extensive experience in provision of estimating and/or QS services in a mining environment to high-profile or complex major projects or programmes. Additionally, you should possess a strong technical cost management or estimating competency and knowledge of project management, planning, risk, and investment processes. Familiarity with construction contracts, JBCC, NEC3/4, and FIDIC is also essential.

Salary Information
The salary for this role is estimated to be around R1,200,000 - R1,500,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. This is a competitive salary range for a senior Quantity Surveyor in the region.

What We Offer
In return for your expertise and experience, we offer a comprehensive remuneration package, including a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and opportunities for career growth and development. Our company culture values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, and we strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment for all our employees.

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