Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to act as the key client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of value-added cost management services. This role involves overseeing cost management for retrofitting an existing factory into a state-of-the-art battery manufacturing plant for a high-profile client. You will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, and completion of the design phase within the specified timeline and budget, while maintaining the highest quality standards.
 Responsibilities: Provide and present final cost plans, including those for battery retrofit projects.Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase, updating at key milestones.Review and collaborate on cost estimates with the design team and general contractor.Prepare written comments on contractor submissions, including executive summaries.Monitor and report on the cost impact of battery retrofit activities, ensuring alignment with project budgets.Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor in ensuring data accuracy.Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes.Maintain cost impact, contingency management, and commitment tracking logs.Gather status information and prepare cost estimate updates.Coordinate cost information from various sources for discussions and supplier negotiations.Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.Resolve scheduling issues proactively with minimal supervision.Manage cost checks and valuations on larger projects, ensuring accuracy.Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate value engineering sessions.Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises.Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, leading negotiations for fair contract prices.Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.Ensure effective management of cost auditing, valuation work, and cost validation processes.Produce monthly cost reports for client presentation.Negotiate and agree on final accounts in a timely manner.Compile as-built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.Identify, coach, and mentor talent, celebrating their successes.Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions.Track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts using internal software.Implement and maintain internal Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies.Drive a one-business culture that balances outcomes for people, clients, stakeholders, and society.SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.