Strategic Cost Management Lead

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Turner & Townsend Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Cost Management Lead to join our team at Turner & Townsend. In this key role, you will be responsible for leading our M&E cost management team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to our clients.

About Us:

Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management, and consulting across the property, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. With 108 offices in 45 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients' assets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor an M&E cost management team to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to our clients.
  • Develop new business opportunities with existing and potential clients.
  • Identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities.
  • Lead proposals for new work or variations for existing commissions.
  • Attend relevant networking events and promotional opportunities.
  • Participate in staff management, including recruitment interviews and performance reviews.
  • Oversee financial management, utilizing tools to track margin levels and maintain monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission.
  • Deliver a high-quality end-to-end cost management service, including the production of cost estimates in CIQS and Uniformat (Class D through Class A), value management, procurement advice and support, tender analysis, payment certification, and change management.

Qualifications:

  • >10 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying and estimating, with a focus on M&E systems.
  • A recognized university degree.
  • Certification in relevant professional organizations (PQs or MRICS).
  • Ability to quickly obtain Government of Canada security clearance (minimum Reliability Level).
  • Relevant experience in providing end-to-end cost management.
  • Strong capability in quality assurance for deliverables.

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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