Director Cost Management

19 ore fa

Varese VA, Provincia di Varese; Lombardia, Italia Turner & Townsend Tempo pieno

Overview

In this role you lead cost management for Data Centre projects in Italy, guiding the end-to-end cost process and client liaison from Milan. You shape strategy, expand services, and ensure high-quality delivery across contracts. You'll drive value through cost planning, procurement, and post-contract financials, while building a strong client-facing cost management capability with cross-functional teams.

Retribuzione / Benefits

  • relocation support
  • flexible working environment
  • healthy work-life balance
  • equal opportunity employer

Responsabilità

  • Develop and expand cost management services and identify new business opportunities
  • Lead and develop teams to ensure high-quality service delivery
  • Maintain governance and commercial control across contracts, risk, HSW, delivery and finance
  • Oversee pre- and post-contract QS activities: feasibility, cost estimating, planning, procurement, tendering, contract administration
  • Manage variations, cost checks, valuations, change control, and final accounts
  • Produce cost plans, tender reports, monthly cost reports, and post-contract updates
  • Drive value engineering and negotiate commercial outcomes with clients and contractors
  • Interface with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout all project stages
  • Improve cost management processes, templates, and tools for efficiency and quality
  • Ensure compliance with business management systems and strong financial control

Requisiti fondamentali

  • 10+ years' experience in cost management
  • Experience leading cost management commissions for large, complex construction projects
  • Knowledge of procurement routes, value management, value engineering, and life cycle costing
  • People management experience in project delivery contexts
  • Technical experience across pre-contract, post-contract, and final accounts
  • Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civils, structural and architectural aspects of construction
  • Experience in the Italian construction industry and familiarity with contractual documentation is advantageous
  • Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and work as part of a team
  • Proficiency with MS Office and modern cost management digital tools
  • leadership and team development
  • stakeholder management
  • clear communication
  • cost estimating (concept to detailed)
  • cost planning
  • procurement and tendering