Director Cost Management - Tool Installation

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform challenges into opportunities and deliver outcomes that improve lives. 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.

About the role

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Director of Cost Management to lead and develop a team of Cost Managers and oversee the delivery of cost management services for large-scale construction programs. This individual will drive commercial and financial performance, manage client relationships, provide strategic leadership to project teams, and ensure successful delivery of cost management services. The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader with strong technical, operational, and business development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop cost management teams, ensuring delivery against key accountabilities.
• Oversee client communications and cost management service delivery.
• Conduct research on construction market conditions and industry trends.
• Produce thought leadership reports and market insights.
• Provide strategic and operational management of Cost Management Services, including resource planning, financial management, business development, and staff development.
• Set clear goals and direction for the team in alignment with business objectives.
• Grow and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of learning, respect, and inclusion.
• Capture and share lessons learned and key project information across the business.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and participate in ISO audits.
• Develop risk mitigation plans, KPIs, management controls, and performance measures aligned with company goals.
• Coordinate and represent the office during internal and external audits.
• Act as a brand ambassador, building relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Identify and pursue cross-selling and growth opportunities.
• Participate in leadership meetings and deliver presentations to senior stakeholders.
• Track project budgets, forecasts, change management, revenue, margin performance, and resource requirements across multiple commissions.
• Oversee cost planning, cost controls, forecasting, reporting, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support procurement strategies, bid evaluations, and value engineering initiatives to optimize project outcomes.
• Prepare proposals and RFP responses for new opportunities.
• Represent the business at industry, networking, and client events.
• Support mentorship, career development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruiting, workforce planning, and future resource needs.
• Promote a collaborative one-business culture focused on delivering successful outcomes for clients and stakeholders.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management experience.
• 2+ years leading cost management teams within a consulting environment.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience.
• Proven success delivering cost management services on complex construction projects.
• Strong business development and client relationship management skills.
• Experience supporting large-scale capital projects across sectors such as industrial manufacturing, advanced technology, data centers, life sciences, or commercial real estate.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, change management, procurement support, and financial reporting.
• Strong presentation, communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits

We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.