Project Director - Cost Management

About the role

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, is looking for a Project Director for its Cost Management practice in Australia. The role manages cost management initiatives across Australia, develops the client base and markets the business in the region, while acting as the primary interface with cost management clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage cost management initiatives throughout Australia and develop the existing client base, marketing the business to secure new opportunities
• Establish standardised documentation, systems and procedures aligned with Group standards and client expectations
• Provide leadership to team leaders and mentor the cost management team, ensuring staff have current, relevant training
• Manage delivery of cost management outputs to agreed time-scales and quality standards, and co-ordinate and sign off management information before issue
• Win clients through strong business development, including tender documents, appraisals and negotiations
• Act as the main contact for cost management clients and interact at management level with Turner & Townsend and the Group to identify growth opportunities
• Comply with Turner & Townsend's Business Management Systems (Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality) and SOX control responsibilities where applicable

Required profile

• Professional qualification in construction, cost management, engineering, surveying or architecture
• Masters in Cost Management or equivalent knowledge and experience
• At least 8 to 10 years' experience as an Associate Director or Director
• Strong background in consultancy delivery to the sectors served by Turner & Townsend
• Experience leading cost management commissions for medium to large, medium to high complexity construction projects
• People management experience, particularly managing a cost management team delivering a project

Required skills

• Good knowledge of construction technical matters, including procurement routes, value management and value engineering
• Business development and negotiation