Senior MEP Cost Manager - Construction Management

About the company

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 together delivering outcomes that improve people’s 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 are seeking an experienced Senior MEP Cost Manager to provide detailed and accurate cost reviews for electrical and/or mechanical systems and present findings to clients. The role involves assisting in price negotiations for construction projects to ensure effective cost management and project success.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for electrical and mechanical systems in construction projects.
• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare written comments on the general contractor’s submissions, including executive summaries.
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for discussions, including direct input from NPAs, subcontractors, and quantities from architects/engineers.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects.
• Complete timely and accurate cost-checking and valuation processes.
• Participate in post-contract cost variance analysis and change control processes.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.
• Display excellence in leadership and service delivery in line with the conditions of appointment.
• Drive a "one business" culture that balances outcomes for people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
• Review project plans and specifications to determine scope of work and required materials.
• Analyze project requirements and provide value engineering options.
• Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Utilize industry-specific estimating software and tools to prepare estimates.
• Provide estimating advice, guidance, and analysis to project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry-specific estimating processes and methodologies.
• Prepare formal estimating reports, including quantity, cost, escalation, and other assumptions and clarifications.
• Mentor and support junior estimators, fostering professional development and a culture of continuous learning.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in a construction cost management role such as Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, Cost Engineer, Project Engineer, or Project Cost Controls.
• Experience providing conceptual estimating services and/or pre-construction services at a construction management or related firm.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction projects and programs.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as value management and value engineering.
• Excellent communication skills.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $130,000–$165,000, depending on years of experience. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.

Benefits

In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.