Director Cost Management

24 ore fa

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