Senior Cost Manager – Advanced Manufacturing Project at Turner & Townsend Ltd

Baguio, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Management, Commercial Control, Financial Governance, Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Contract Administration, Change Management, Risk Management, Value Engineering, Budget Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Tender Documentation, Payment Certification, Stakeholder Management, Cost Planning, Project Controls

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description 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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com Job Description Role Overview The Senior Cost Manager leads cost management, commercial control, and financial governance for a large‑scale construction project, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in compliance with policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities Cost Management & Controls Lead cost planning, budget preparation, cost monitoring, and expense tracking across the project lifecycle. Ensure all cost activities comply with internal financial policies, procedures, and governance frameworks. Track and manage project budgets, including cost forecasting, variance analysis, and contingency management. Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts and cost reports aligned with project progress. Implement and monitor budget control mechanisms. Quantity Surveying & Procurement Oversee quantity take-offs, preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQ), and cost estimates. Support preparation and review of tender documentation and pricing schedules. Evaluate contractor submissions, material deliveries, and cost compliance. Contract & Change Management Lead contract administration activities, including: Preparation and review of contract documents Negotiation of commercial terms Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations Manage variations, change orders, and contractor claims. Conduct contractor payment certification and valuation assessments. Risk & Project Controls Identify and manage cost risks, including mitigation strategies. Support project controls for budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning. Stakeholder & Reporting Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams. Lead reporting including cost updates, project status, and RFU tracking. Participate in coordination meetings and ensure stakeholder alignment. Value Engineering & Compliance Drive cost optimisation and value engineering initiatives. Ensure compliance with internal standards, audits, and regulations. Capture lessons learned and best practices. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Engineering, or Construction Management. Professional accreditation (e.g. RICS or equivalent) is an advantage. 10+ years’ experience in cost / commercial management Proven experience in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, industrial, or data centre projects is highly preferred. Strong experience in cost consultancy or professional services environments is advantageous. Experience managing complex, multi-package construction projects. 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. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-LL1 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn 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. Department: Real estate

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Responsibilities

The Senior Cost Manager leads financial governance, cost planning, and commercial control for large-scale construction projects. This includes managing budgets, overseeing procurement, and handling contract administration and change orders.