Senior Cost Manager (m/w/d)

To apply for the Senior Cost Manager (m/w/d) position at Turner & Townsend, you will need a degree in construction engineering, architecture, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, or related fields. Additionally, a minimum of 7 years of professional experience in project management, particularly in complex construction projects, including at least 3 years in cost management, is crucial.

As a Senior Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend, your primary responsibilities include overseeing cost control and management throughout the project lifecycle, preparing cost estimates and planning, and ensuring client objectives are met. You'll also collaborate on feasibility studies, handle procurement reports, and manage budgeting while communicating effectively with clients throughout all project phases.

Turner & Townsend is committed to your professional growth. As a Senior Cost Manager, you will benefit from international development opportunities, training programs, and the chance to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment. We encourage our employees to pursue continuous learning and skills enhancement to excel in their careers.

At Turner & Townsend, the work environment for a Senior Cost Manager is both challenging and rewarding. You'll be part of an international team that values collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Our modern offices are equipped with the latest technology, and we offer flexible working hours and opportunities for remote work to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend fosters a supportive and inclusive company culture that emphasizes teamwork, respect, and shared success. We celebrate diversity and provide our employees with opportunities to contribute to exciting projects while enjoying the benefits of a positive and innovative working atmosphere.

In answering this question, emphasize specific projects where you successfully implemented cost control measures, discussing the methodologies used and the outcomes achieved. Share examples of your problem-solving skills in addressing cost overruns and ensuring project financial health.

Discuss your approach to prioritization, such as using project management tools like MS Project. Explain how you assess project value, deadlines, and resource availability to ensure that critical tasks align with client requirements and project goals.

Highlight the importance of transparency and regular updates. Explain how you tailor your communication style to the client's understanding, using visual aids or reports to present complex cost data effectively and enhance collaboration.

Explain your proactive approach to managing changes, such as regularly monitoring budgets and conducting forecasts to anticipate issues. Describe your experience in utilizing change control processes to address deviations while keeping the client informed.

Discuss how you incorporate value analyses to assess project efficiency and identify cost-saving opportunities. Share examples of how you've applied this strategy to enhance project outcomes while maintaining quality.

Share a specific situation where you faced significant challenges. Highlight your analytical skills and decision-making process in overcoming obstacles and ensuring the project was completed within budget.

Mention the resources you utilize, such as industry publications or networking events. Explain how continuous learning helps you implement best practices in cost management effectively.

Discuss the combination of historical data analysis, market research, and consultation with project stakeholders that you use to ensure accurate cost estimations. Highlight any software tools you rely on for efficiency.

Explain your approach to regular communication with stakeholders and incorporating their feedback into project plans. Emphasize building relationships based on trust and collaboration to achieve aligned objectives.

Discuss the importance of clarity and detail in your reports, highlighting how you structure them to ensure they are actionable. Share examples of the metrics you include, and how you present data to support decision-making.