Director of Cost Control and Business Development

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Turner & Townsend Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Cost Control and Business Development to join our team at Turner & Townsend. This role is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals to take their careers to the next level and contribute to the success of our business.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of estimates on internal and external projects, as required by client documents, and providing pricing/budgets. They will also be accountable for long-term business growth through building professional relationships with customers and mentoring estimating staff.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assist Business Development in creating client engagement strategies, suggest leads, discuss possible selling points, and review needs, including attending sales activities meetings.
  • Develop industry relationships and prepare strategies from a business generation and project delivery perspective.
  • Review and evaluate bid requests and prepare proposal responses.
  • Mentor the team across various Mining and Natural Resources projects, growing and developing exceptional people for the team.
  • Prepare weekly bid calendars and ensure timely completion of pricing.
  • Review estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy.
  • Attend and participate in project scope review meetings.
  • Review project documents and understand the scope of work, identifying any potential pricing gaps.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, specifications, bid forms, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Execute material and project documents, perform detailed labor and material take-offs, and input take-offs into computer spreadsheets for review.
  • Obtain bids from subcontractors and vendors, strategize with them on creating a competitive edge, and award strategy.
  • Prepare cost analysis in computers by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs incurred in installation.
  • Generate estimates where predetermined standards are not available.
  • Inform immediate supervisors of observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer databases.
  • Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
  • Develop relationships with customers for better bid-day communication and possible advantages.
Requirements and Qualifications
  • 7-12+ years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and expertise in the infrastructure sector.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Well-versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.
  • Excellent multitasking skills, with the ability to perform duties outside of scope when necessary.
  • Experience with estimating techniques and cost control.
  • Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
What's in it for You?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents, a health spending account, RRSP option with company matching, annual learning and development budget, access to online learning tools, support for career development and growth, cost coverage of up to two memberships and license fees per year (if directly related to your role), minimum 15 days of paid vacation per year, plus 4 flex days, flexible hybrid work approach, commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging, and a base salary range of $120,000-$190,000 per year.

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