Cost Management Director - Semiconductor Sector Lead

Turner & Townsend • $120K — $150K *
Phoenix, AZ 85032In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field
  • Graduate degree in related fields preferred
  • 15+ years of cost management or quantity surveying experience
  • 3+ years leading high performing cost management teams
  • Proven track record in service delivery for clients
  • Exceptional business development skills
  • Experience with major clients in construction sectors

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Cost Managers to ensure delivery of services.
  • Oversee client communications and team service quality.
  • Conduct research and analysis of market conditions in construction.
  • Create thought leadership reports on the construction market.
  • Strategically manage cost management services and generate business opportunities.
  • Cultivate a culture of learning and inclusivity within the team.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and ISO audits.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive and inclusive company culture.
  • Dynamic work environment in the semiconductor sector.
  • Engagement with high-profile clients and projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Director of Cost Management to lead and develop a team of Cost Managers and the delivery of cost management services for our Semiconductor Sector in Boise, Idaho. This individual will be responsible for ensuring service excellence in terms of service delivery, continued growth of our cost management service offering and client engagement.

The successful candidate will be a driven leader with great interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:
  • Strong leadership skills, experience leading a cost management team, ensuring they deliver on all accountabilities.
  • Lead communications with the client and oversight of cost management team services.
  • Lead research related to construction market conditions, including analysis of official published data.
  • Produce thought leadership reports providing valuable insights to the construction market
  • Lead the strategic and operational management of Cost Management Services in a variety of sectors, including resource planning and management, financial management, business generation and training and development.
  • Set a clear strategy and ambition with the team in line with our Business Plan
  • Grow and develop exceptional people, promoting a culture of learning, respect and inclusivity.
  • Knowledge management - Ensure that key information and learning generated from each commission is inputted into internal databases and shared.
  • Process improvement - Identify and act upon ways to improve internal systems and processes.
  • Quality Control - Ensure compliance with quality standards and participation in ISO audits.
  • Develop priority plans including risk mitigation through internal tools, make performance measurements via Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and appraisal documents, management controls and critical success factors based on company goals
  • Undertake internal BMS audits, and coordinate and represent the office for external audits undertaken by the external certification authority.
  • Develop a detailed understanding of the market, acting as a brand ambassador and creating a pipeline of opportunity with existing and new clients
  • Identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities.
  • Participate in meetings with Senior leadership, Directors and staff and prepare and deliver presentations
  • Financial Management - Using internal software, track ongoing revenue, margin levels and monthly fees and resource requirements for each cost commission.
  • Preparation of proposals/RFP responses for new clients/projects.
  • Attend relevant networking events and other promotional opportunities with directors.
  • Support the training and mentorship of current staff and promote an upward career trajectory.
  • Proactively partner with talent acquisition team to attract the best talent, actively manage resource requirements and proactively plan for future staffing needs.
  • Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
  • Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred.
  • 15+ years of relevant cost management or quantity surveying experience.
  • 3+ years managing high performing cost management teams in a consulting environment.
  • Prior people management experience.
  • Proven track record of managing successful cost management service delivery for clients.
  • Exceptional Business development acumen and ambition to drive business growth.
  • Major construction sector experience working with high caliber clients in commercial real estate, data center, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, natural resources, etc.
  • Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.


Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs

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