Associate Director - Life Sciences Construction

Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for a major bio-pharmaceutical client. This role will support the delivery of a significant multi-year campus development and will be responsible for providing strategic commercial leadership, managing key stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of cost management services throughout the project lifecycle.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be comfortable operating in a client-facing environment, and be capable of working independently while providing leadership and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.
This is a primarily site-based role supporting a major construction program. Regular on-site presence is required at the project site in Wilson, NC located approximately 50 miles from Raleigh.
Responsibilities:
Strong leadership skills, experience leading a cost management team, ensuring they deliver on all accountabilities.
Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client, stakeholders and other consultants at all project stages.
Maintain excellent communication with client(s) and other consultants at all project stages.
Performing quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Communicate effectively and professionally with numerous parties including the general contractor, owner's representatives, and external stakeholders, taking responsibility for Turner & Townsend coordination within the overall construction process.
Coordinate and assist with the strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services on large-scale construction programs.
Act as the first point of contact for reporting on the overall commercial status of a project.
Drive Turner & Townsend best practice at all stages of a project or program.
Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures, processes, templates and products.
Undertake staff performance reviews.
Set a clear strategy and ambition for the team.
Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others.
Grow and develop exceptional people.
Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions in line with the conditions of appointment.
Financial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports.
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.
Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for clients and the company.
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.
Advise on contracting and procurement strategy to the benefit of clients across various delivery models and procurement routes, including program-level capital planning and reporting.
Develop strong relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
Participate in meetings with VP of Business Unit, Directors and staff and prepare and deliver presentations.
Provide weekly updates regarding the status of projects, initiatives, and staffing, and propose solutions and obtain approval and agreement from the management team.
Identify and act upon cross-selling and business generation opportunities.
Participate in generating proposals and RFP responses for new clients and projects.
Knowledge Management - Ensure key information and learning is generated from each commission and input into internal databases.
Attend relevant networking events.
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
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related construction field.
Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
RICS accredited or working toward accreditation preferred.
Experience leading cost management on medium to large construction projects of moderate to high complexity.
Experience supporting large-scale manufacturing, life sciences, technology, industrial, or commercial construction projects is preferred.
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to thrive in a client-facing environment while managing multiple priorities and project stakeholders.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No