Senior Construction Cost Manager

3 days ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Turner & Townsend Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Construction Cost Manager to join our team at Turner & Townsend. As a key member of our cost management team, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and reliable cost plans, estimates, and valuations on large-scale construction projects.

Job Responsibilities
  • Developing detailed cost plans and estimates through the design phase, ensuring timely delivery of updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
  • Providing commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises, leveraging your expertise in construction industry technical matters.
  • Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing, leading negotiations on behalf of our clients to drive fair contract prices.
  • Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle, including processing monthly payment certificates.
  • Attending project meetings with Contractors, recording minutes, and ensuring effective post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
Requirements
  • A minimum of 5-10 years post-graduate experience working in a construction cost management related role.
  • College and/or post-graduate degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a field related to construction.
  • RICS accredited or working towards accreditation.
  • Experience leading cost management on medium or large-sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
  • Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of an integrated project team. You should have a strong understanding of construction industry trends and best practices, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a real-world setting.

Salary: R1,200,000 - R1,800,000 per annum, depending on experience.

About Us

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management, and advisory services. We work closely with our clients to deliver complex construction projects, ensuring they meet their goals and objectives.



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