Associate Director Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
Turner & Townsend · San Diego, CA · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteConsulting$170k–$185k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: h3 for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections where there is real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate etc.
We need to parse the job description.
First, there is an introductory paragraph about Turner & Townsend. That could be "About the role"? Actually "About the role" heading is for description of role. The intro about company could be considered "About the role"? Usually "About the role" includes description of role and maybe company. We'll include that as
About the role
with paragraphs. Then "Responsibilities:" list. We'll createResponsibilities
with- each bullet.
Then "Qualifications" heading: we have qualifications paragraph: Bachelor’s degree..., Graduate degree..., Minimum 8 years..., Construction consultancy experience..., SME..., Demonstrates excellent presentation..., etc. Also there is "Additional Information" includes salary range etc. That could be Pay section. Also benefits: "In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package." That's benefits. Also schedule? Not mentioned. So we should not create Schedule section.
Skills: maybe we can extract skills from responsibilities and qualifications: strong leadership, communication, etc. But we should not invent. However we can create a Skills section if there is explicit list of skills. The posting mentions "Strong leadership skills", "excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills". Also "great communication skills". Could be considered skills. But we need to decide if we should create a Skills section. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." If we have skills content, we could include them under Qualifications or Responsibilities. But we have a Qualifications section already; we could put skill statements there. However Qualifications typically includes education, experience, certifications. Skills could be separate. But we have explicit skill statements: "Strong leadership skills", "excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills". Also "great communication skills". We could put them under a Skills section. But we need to see if there is any other skill list. Not really. Might be thin. Better to incorporate into Qualifications or Responsibilities. Since we already have Qualifications, we can add skill statements there. But the Qualifications heading currently would contain education/experience etc. Adding skill statements is okay.
Pay: we have salary range $170,000 - $185,000. Also mention bonuses. So we can create Pay section.
Benefits: "comprehensive benefits package". Also maybe mention flexible working environment etc. That's benefits. So we can create Benefits section.
Schedule: not mentioned, so omit.
Now we need to remove boilerplate: EEO, social media, recruitment policy, etc. Also remove duplicated lines.
We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to keep the company intro paragraphs, responsibilities list, qualifications, pay, benefits.
We must not repeat job title as heading. The job title is "Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor". Not to be used as heading.
We must not put Job ID etc.
Now produce HTML fragment.
Structure:
About the role
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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Job Description Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for a key client or several clients. This individual will ensure successful management of both internal and external stakeholders and ensure successful delivery of cost management services. To be successful in this role you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven and able to work independently and part of a team. In this significant position you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction, embedding, and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.
But note we have duplicated "Job Description" phrase; we can keep as part of paragraph. Now Responsibilities:Responsibilities
- Strong leadership skills, experience leading a cost management team, ensuring they deliver on all accountabilities.
- Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client, stakeholders and other consultants at all project stages.
- Maintain excellent communication with client(s) and other consultants at all projects stages.
- Performing quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with numerous parties including the general contractor, owner’s representatives, and external stakeholders, taking responsibility for Turner & Townsend coordination within the overall construction process.
- Coordinate/assist with the strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services in a variety of sectors.
- Be the first point of contact for reporting on the overall commercial status of a project.
- Drive Turner & Townsend best practice at all stages of a project or program.
- Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures, processes, templates and products.
- Undertake Staff Performance reviews.
- Set a clear strategy and ambition for the team.
- Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others.
- Grow and develop exceptional people.
- Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointmentFinancial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports. Develop priority plans including risk mitigation through internal tools, make performance measurements via Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and appraisal documents, management controls and critical success factors based on company goals
- Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for Clients and the company.
- Undertake internal BMS audits, and coordinate and represent the office for external audits undertaken by the external certification authority.
- Develop a detailed understanding of the market, acting as a brand ambassador and creating a pipeline of opportunity.
- Advise on contracting and procurement strategy to the benefit of clients over a variety of industries and procurement routes and program level capital planning and reporting.
- Strong relationships are developed with clients and cross-functional team members.
- Participate in meetings with VP of Business Unit, Directors and staff and prepare and deliver presentations.
- Provide weekly updates regarding the status of projects, initiatives, and staffing, and propose solutions and obtain approval and agreement from management team.
- Identify and act upon any cross-selling or business generation opportunities.
- Participate in generating proposals/RFP responses for new clients/projects.
- Knowledge Management – Ensure key information and learning is generated from each commission and inputted into internal databases.
- Attending relevant networking events.
- Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.