We are in need of a capable Associate Director Cost Management - Construction Real Estate Projects, México to join our diverse team at Turner & Townsend in Ciudad de México. Growing your career as a Full Time Associate Director Cost Management - Construction Real Estate Projects, México is a promising opportunity to develop beneficial skills. If you are strong in presentation, leadership and have the right work ethic for the job, then apply for the position of Associate Director Cost Management - Construction Real Estate Projects, México at Turner & Townsend today At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 115 offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world. Job Description Overview The successful candidate will work on real estate projects, including but not limited to Offices, Retail, Hospitality, Mixed Uses, Residential, Shopping Malls, Data Centers, Industrial and Manufacturing. The Associate Director serves as the client's main contact for providing cost and commercial management services, including quantity take-off and pricing, cost estimation, cost forecasting and reporting, cost control, change management, project final account, contract and close out administration, procurement management, among other related responsibilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate a methodical approach and superb interpersonal skills. An outstanding Cost and commercial Manager is not only great at analyzing costs, but they also know how to seek and negotiate strategies and opportunities to ensure the best possible outcome for the project. This person will work closely with all of our key global real estate clients. Will also report to the Cost Management Director and will have line management responsibilities of approximately 10-20 people. Key responsibilities An Associate Director works within the Cost Management team as a leader, managing cost management professionals within larger teams and delivering successful solutions for clients. Contributing to the management and the business and is accountable for key account management and other business development related activity. The key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Advise at a strategic level at the projects conception stage, including providing cost advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client's overall objectives; Develop cost plans and contract documentation including budgetary estimates, bills of quantities and cost optional studies; Demonstrate experience across all aspects of cost management on a range of projects from feasibility studies to final account close-out; Prepare tender documentation, evaluate, and prepare tender reports, review contractor valuations and other relevant documentation; Critically analyze, challenge and brainstorm project requirements and deliverables, in order to find creative solutions and alternatives on behalf of clients; Manage the flow of project information between the team and the client through regular meetings and written communications; Ensure the production of formal project progress and other reports; Take a leading role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages; Ensure commissions are managed to the highest quality standards and are completed efficiently on time and on budget; General line management responsibilities are effectively assigned and the cost management team is led effectively; Motivate team members, and drive towards positive client outcomes and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; Margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts are kept track of on all commissions; Take responsibility for business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities, are identified and acted upon. Qualifications Professionally qualified in one of the following fields: Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture or any related Construction disciplines; Masters in Cost Management or equivalent knowledge and experience; Fluent in English and Spanish, Professional level written and speaking; Member of RICS / AACE is a preferable. Skills Professional knowledge of cost estimation software such as Cost X; Strong Microsoft skills, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Power BI; Strong communication skills; Strong relationship building skills; Strong business development skills; Solution oriented; Outcome driven; Self motivated; Resilient. Experience The successful candidate shall have delivered cost management services across a range of major projects, preferably across multiple sectors. Worked across the project full lifecycle to include for pre-investment decision making, procurement and budgeting and during post contract execution phases of work. Has experience in developing the cost management procedures and strategy. Above 10 years of professional experience; Experience of working in the Latin America construction market; Experience of leading cost management commissions for medium, large, sized construction projects of medium to high complexity; A strong background in the delivery of consultancy services to the sectors serviced by Turner & Townsend; Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering, commercial management; People management experience, particularly in the context of managing a cost management team delivering a project. Additional Information Our 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. Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV's will be treated as a direct application. LI-NK1 Please find out more about us at 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. Benefits of working as a Associate Director Cost Management - Construction Real Estate Projects, México in Ciudad de México: ? Excellent Benefits Package ? Company offers career progression opportunities ? Generous Compensation J-18808-Ljbffr J-18808-Ljbffr
