Assistant Cost Manager (Electrical)

Job title: Assistant Cost Manager (Electrical)

Company: Turner & Townsend


Job description: Company DescriptionWorking in partnership with our clients, we deliver major projects and programmes with skill and precision, by focusing on outcomes and driving high performance.Delivering innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes across our sectors, we drive the success of our client’s projects and programmes through effective planning, highly skilled teams, and rigorous controls.Our capabilities include asset management, controls and performance, cost and commercial management, digital, procurement and supply chain, programme advisory, project management and sustainability. Backed by our extensive experience, we focus on outcomes to transform client’s projects and programmes.With over 133 offices across 47 countries, we are an organisation of over GBP 1.5 billion turnover and 12,000+ talented team members across the world. In 2025, we are combining with CBRE’s Project Management business to create the premier, differentiated programme, project, and cost management capability globally. Through this change, our profile in Asia will scale significantly, comprising a team of over 4000 staff across all major countries in region. The combination of our programme management and project management and commercial management capabilities will provide a unique opportunity to do things for our clients.Job DescriptionThe Assistant Cost Manager will handle various tasks depending on the complexity of the project, including but not limited to:

• Estimating, measurement, bills of quantity production, and cost planning activities.
• Responsible for the procurement process from all stages, including pre-qualification, tender preparation, analysis, selection, and contract preparation.
• Taking off quantities for tendering projects based on tender drawings and documents, and sourcing/obtaining quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors when necessary.
• Monitoring and verifying monthly work progress and claims and assisting with monthly cash flow projections.
• Producing monthly cost reports.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and producing variation order assessments and final accounts during the post-contract stage.
• Liaise with the client and other stakeholders throughout all phases of the project.

QualificationsThe following qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience are essential or preferable for the role:Essential:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or a relevant technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in cost management for fit-out projects, hi-tech manufacturing, data center construction, or other related fields, with a preference for a consultancy background.
• With technical knowledge and experience across the full range of Cost Management duties including: Cost Estimates, Bills of Quantities, Value Engineering, Tendering and Evaluation, Contract Knowledge, Change Orders and Final Account close-out
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Preferable:

• Knowledge of cost estimating software, such as CostX.
• Working toward RICS Chartership or an equivalent recognized professional body.

The ideal candidate will possess the following traits to fit well into the team and meet the management and performance requirements for the role:

• A team player with excellent leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and results-driven, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Adaptable and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with a keen ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Self-motivated, with a positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Additional InformationOur inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please find out more about us at#LI-VR1Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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Location: Makati City, Metro Manila

Job date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:48:51 GMT

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