Company Description
Turner & Townsend is passionate about making a difference. We deliver better outcomes for our clients, help our people realize their potential, and contribute to a prosperous society.
Job Description
We seek an experienced construction-based Cost Manager for our Commercial / Office / Retail projects in Switzerland. Key responsibilities include:
* Pre- and post-contract duties, including cost estimates, procurement, tendering, contract administration, variation, and final account preparation.
* Completing feasibility studies and writing procurement reports.
* Estimating and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
* Tendering and procurement activities, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, preliminaries, tender analysis, and compiling contractual documents.
* Conducting timely and accurate cost checks and valuations.
* Producing monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
* Interfacing with the client and other consultants at all project stages.
* Participating effectively in post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
* Performing cost risk analysis and providing input into value engineering; negotiating and approving final accounts.
* Maintaining central feedback and learning on cost estimating from prospects and projects, and contributing to updating best practices in estimating.
Qualifications
* French language skills: C1 or French mother tongue.
* University degree in Construction Economics, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent.
* Good knowledge of construction methods and procurement.
* Experience with multiple estimating tools and applications.
* Strong experience with spreadsheets and databases.
* Collaborative approach with strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
* Good organization skills with ability to multi-task.
* Demonstrated strong listening and communication skills.
* Proven cost and/or commercial management experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
Additional Information
We offer a great place to work where each person has the opportunity to affect change. We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.