About this role
Main Purpose of Role
To perform the role of the Commission Manager, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery and To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service. Cost Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project.
Key Accountabilities
Commission Management, to include:
Possesses in-depth knowledge of pre-contract and post-contract cost management.Experienced in estimating, rate analysis, and cost planning, with the ability to develop and present final cost plans to clients.Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost planTendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, putting the preliminaries together, tender analysis, producing the tender report and compiling the contractual documentsDealing effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes, where applicable referring major changes to line managerTaking personal responsibility for making cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects and in all cases ensuring that timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes placeProducing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the clientInputting into value engineeringNegotiating and agreeing final accountsInterfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stagesWhere appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilitiesMarketing and business development, to include:
Identifying opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and reporting such opportunities to the appropriate line manager and by making effective use of the marketing databaseAssisting in the production of bid documentationIdentifying ways in which cost management procedures, templates and products can be improved and referring ideas to the appropriate line managerUnderstanding the Turner & Townsend 2+2=5 philosophy and identifying cross-divisional opportunitiesInternal management accountabilities, to include:
Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the Turner & Townsend internal databaseFinancial management – Utilising FMS in order to keep track of the ongoing margin levelsProcess improvement – Identifying ways in which internal systems and processes can be improved and referring ideas to the appropriate line manager
Reporting
Depending upon the context, a Cost Manager is likely to report to a Senior Cost Manager, Area Manager or Associate Director.
Key Performance Indicators
A Cost Manager will in part be assessed by the extent to which:
Commissions are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently and on timeService delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointmentGood relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross-functional teamThey work as an effective member of the cost management team, including where appropriate, taking effective responsibility for Assistant Cost ManagersOpportunities are identified to develop new business with existing clientsMargin levels are kept track of on all commissionsKey information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retained
Environment Policy
Should adhere to the company’s global environmental policy
Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction / QS.7-13 years civil cost management experience.Strong in estimating, rate analysis, cost planning.Experience in tendering, procurement, bid evaluation.Skilled in post‑contract cost control & change management.Ability to prepare detailed cost plans across all design stages.Proficient in BOQ preparation (POMI, NRM, IS). Strong client-facing & communication skills Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
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