Turner Townsend Inc.

Turner Townsend Inc.

Director of Cost Management

Seattle, Washington, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 hours ago
ComplianceProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentForecastingSupply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementRecruitingPerformance ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementConstruction Management

About the role

  • Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
  • Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives.
  • Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Manage client relationships and communications, serving as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders and acting as a brand ambassador to build and strengthen client partnerships
  • Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance internal systems, workflows, and operational efficiency while maintaining compliance with quality standards and ISO requirements
  • Manage knowledge management systems, ensuring that project learnings, best practices, and valuable insights are captured, documented, and shared across the organization
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align cost management services with broader organizational strategy and drive integrated business solutions
  • Support talent acquisition efforts by actively partnering with recruitment teams to attract top talent and proactively plan for future staffing needs
  • Participate in networking events, industry conferences, and promotional opportunities to expand market presence and build a robust pipeline of new business opportunities
  • Model organizational values and drive a unified business culture that balances the needs of employees, clients, stakeholders, and society
  • Minimum 2+ years of demonstrated experience managing and developing high-performing cost management teams in a consulting or corporate environment
  • Exceptional business development acumen with a demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, build client relationships, and drive revenue growth
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop talent while fostering an inclusive and collaborative team environment

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related construction field
  • Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering (preferred)
  • Experience with project portfolio management and resource planning

Benefits

  • Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of cost managers, fostering a culture of learning, respect, inclusivity, and professional growth while ensuring accountability and service excellence
  • Establish and communicate a clear strategic vision and operational roadmap aligned with organizational business objectives, setting ambitious yet achievable goals for the cost management service line

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