Assistant Cost Manager - Civil - Ahmedabad

We are a global professional services organization that provides consulting and delivery services to large global clients.

With our experience of major capital projects all over the world we’re experts at managing the many moving parts involved in complex programmes, with 110 offices across 45 different countries.

At the heart of our approach is a focus on better outcomes. With an independent view we do things smarter; we give the clarity and rigour to help teams work better together, to make an investment case stronger, to raise the standards of delivery and to maintain schedules and budgets. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 70 years.

We are equal opportunity employers. A copy of the policy statement on equal opportunity is provided upon request.

Role within the project

• To perform the role of the SPOC, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery
• To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service

Main job purpose (other than specified in the generic Job Description)

• Cost Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project
• Thorough knowledge on Electrical, HVAC, fire alarm systems, plumbing & fire fighting.
• Supporting the team and juniors in case of any technical difficulties faced by them.
• Planning and managing the works assigned by the senior management/Client.

Responsibilities (other than specified in the Job Description)

• Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan
• Dealing effectively with post-contract cost variances and the change control processes, where applicable referring major changes to line manager
• Taking personal responsibility for making cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects and in all cases ensuring that timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes place
• Producing monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client
• Inputting into value engineering
• Review MEP specifications, interpret contracts and participate in technical & commercial negotiations with vendors.
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
• Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
• Where appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilities

Skills Required

• Education - B.E/B.Tech – Electrical/Mechanical
• Post Graduate Qualification in relevant field would be an added advantage
• 6 - 10 years of post-qualification experience in similar role
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Who is Turner & Townsend?

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

Our purpose:

Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years.

Our values:

Love a challenge: We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.

Stronger together: We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone: We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice

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