Senior MEP Cost Manager - Construction Management

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 seeking an experienced  Senior MEP Cost Manager  to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide detailed and accurate cost reviews for electrical systems and/or mechanical systems and present findings to the client and assist in price negotiations for construction projects, ensuring effective cost management and project success.  

Responsibilities:  

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for electrical systems in construction projects. 
• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.  
• Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.  
• Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.  
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.  
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.  
• Participate effectively with post-contract cost variances and the change of control processes.  
• Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.  
• Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment 
• 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.  
• Review project plans and specifications to determine the 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 their professional development and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. 
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.  
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience  
• Experience in a construction cost management role such as Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, Cost Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Cost Controls etc.  
• 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.  

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

The base salary range for this role is $130K-$165K, depending on years of experience. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills,

qualifications

, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package

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