Fresh Vacancies at Turner & Townsend

Job Description

Who are you?

Are you a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor with a minimum of 5 - 10 years post-graduate experience working on large-scale, mission critical construction projects. Have experience within the Mining, Real Estate, Retail, Commercial, Oil & Gas, and Energy sectors.

Candidate will perform the following duties and not limited.

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor, in the development of the cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.
• Communicate or meet with general contractor and owner project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update.
• Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from subs and contractors
• Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
• Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
• Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes.
• Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.

You will also be responsible for:

Pre-Contract

• Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
• Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.
• Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.

Post-Contract

• Performing quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle including processing monthly payment certificates.

• Attending project meetings with Contractors and recording of minutes.
• Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
• Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.
• Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed in a timely manner.
• Compiling as built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 5 - 10 years post-graduate experience working in a construction cost management related role.
• College and/or post-graduate degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• RICS accredited or working towards.
• Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
• Must be able to work as part of an integrated project team.

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JOB PURPOSE:

The planet needs you!  Sustainability and decarbonisations are the key challenges in today’s world with most countries and companies pledging to significantly reduce their emissions for common good.  Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced leader and performer who is passionate about climate change mitigation to support their Sustainability Department. Advises and supports clients in developing sustainability and decarbonization strategies and tactics for their organisations, and in implementing, tracking and evaluating these measures.

Part of Turner & Townsend services is the following:

• Delivery of city/regional carbon reduction programmes
• Development of carbon management strategies, including net zero strategies
• Carbon footprint and greenhouse gas reporting
• Identification and assessment of energy savings
• Real Estate decarbonisation plan
• Net zero programme management and delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the development of the Sustainability Business Unit with respect to strategy, and sourcing- and developing new opportunities in alignment with annual targets.
• Develop and implement carbon neutral strategies, framework, policies and procedures, data management and implementation plans via a Sustainability Journey Map methodology to achieve client’s objectives for energy security, resource efficiency, cost reduction, decarbonisation (Scopes 1, 2, 3) and risk management.
• Determine key metrics, using systemised tools for client performance tracking and reporting.
• Oversee client’s carbon tax accounting and Greenhouse Gas reporting.
• Provide input into client’s Annual Reports, ensuring that required standards and best practice frameworks are followed, providing the required level of assurance.
• Confidently advise and present to client executive management and deliver accurately and timely, building and maintaining excellent client relationships.
• Successfully lead and oversee deliverables from multi-disciplinary project teams, mainly subject matter experts and direct reports.
• Keep abreast with the latest Sustainability regulations and best practice, and disseminate effective communication, awareness and training where appropriate.
• Represent the company on forums, workshops and conferences by facilitating, networking and/or presenting on Sustainability-related matters.

In addition to the above as the Net Zero Consultant you are expected to demonstrate some or all of the following competencies: 

• Ability to review, analyse and benchmark energy performance in the built environment. 
• Competent user of data management software (for example Excel) and systems for data cleansing, management, analytics, and quality assurance.

• Ability to scope retrofit projects and identify potential technical solutions.
• Experience in conducting building energy audits to an approved standard client support and stakeholders management will be beneficial
• Attention to detail in service delivery, communications, and working with others.
• Demonstrably excellent analytic and communication skills - we believe in the use of quality data to drive objective decision making. 
• Experience in carbon emission calculations; and Consultancy experience would be an advantage as would experience of winning work and inputting into proposals/bids. 

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 7 - 10 years of relevant experience (essential), preferably in a consulting environment experience of delivering Sustainability consultancy support for clients is essential,
• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Environmental Science or related (essential).
• Post graduate qualifications and/or certifications relevant to the role.
• Experience of working in Real Estate, Infrastructure and Advisory sectors (e.g., transport, utilities, energy, civils) is required, for both new build and retrofit
• Business development experience, in the context of identifying and winning opportunities with existing as well as new clients
• Comprehensive knowledge of environmental legislation and sustainability issues
• Experience of providing environmental and sustainability assurance throughout the lifecycle of major projects and programmes
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and matrix management organisations on major projects and programmes
• Ability to communicate with clients and other key stakeholders on global, national, and regional issues, including the Climate and Biodiversity Emergency and Net Zero Emissions
• Able to build strong, professional client relationships and proactively identifies and resolves client’s issues
• Confident leading and working alone or as part of a team, with ability to adapt as required
• Attention to detail in service delivery, communications, and ways of working with others
• Excellent communication including writing and presentation skills
• Passion for and in-depth knowledge of sustainability strategies, software tools.
• Effective leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Highly computer literate with capability in MS Office and related business and communication tools.
• Advanced organizational, active listening, and presentation skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong client relationship and business development aptitude.
• Team player with commitment to achieve common goals.

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Job Description

The role presents a unique opportunity for the right leader to build from a strong foundation, taking operations to the next level of maturity. For this role, the successful candidate will have leadership responsibilities for the cost management driving growth across the region and being the guardian of quality on existing commissions. The CM lead will work with senior leadership in South Africa and the surrounding markets on exciting business opportunities.

The successful candidate will be an agile, emotionally intelligent leader with strong technical delivery history. International and cross sector experience with an ability to work in multi-cultural environment is beneficial. The successful candidate will be a cost management and project controls generalist, covering estimating, cost, scheduling, risk, change, performance measurement and reporting and should be able to articulate and continually move forward "what good looks like." They will have excellent communication skills and be a strong and respected influencer. They should operate at a senior level and comfortable to present to large groups.

Key requirements of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Act as principle point of contact for cost management lead to lead the Turner & Townsend team
• Leads and motivates others to participate and contribute, provides necessary direction and inspires high performance
• Take on key account role(s), project execution assurance and maintain client relationships as required
• Deliver assurance services to projects - peer review, gateway review, maturity assessments, readiness reviews, progress and performance audits
• Periodically take on major program delivery roles and lead the Turner & Townsend team on the commission - achieve a successful "steady state" delivery and then manage transition and backfill
• Provide oversight and assurance to the Turner & Townsend major program in the region
• Identify organizational needs, build recruitment plans and develop role specifications
• Extensive experience in delivering CM/Project Controls programs, projects and segment knowledge
• Play a key role in the Real Estate CM/PC business development activities for the cost centre.
• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing and business development strategies
• Provide solutions to clients and work together with business development team member(s) on sales proposals, qualification packages and presentation materials
• Coordinate with project team leaders on project negotiations and execution
• Collaborate with the other business divisions and teams
• Provide oversight and assurance to the Turner & Townsend major programs in the region
• Delivers high quality of service products by utilizing Turner & Townsend systems, policy and procedure, managing time, planning and organizing to ensure excellence
• Demonstrates understanding of commercial business drivers and ensures that work and projects are carried out in alignment. Contributes to the development of business opportunities
• Demonstrable appetite for challenge, innovation and continued improvement in CM/PC discipline
• Identify and understand the areas of opportunity and development
• Enable continued growth trajectory within the market

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of relevant working experience in the discipline
• Degree holder in Quantity Surveying, or related field
• Experience in business development
• Proactive, quality driven, self-motivated and hands-on team-leader with the ability to multitask
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills essential, ability to communicate well with clients and senior management
• Experience in leading teams of professionals with a strength in growing and developing people
• Professional Registered (PRQs)

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Job Description

We are looking for an Estimator who will be responsible to produce estimates by developing, reviewing, and agreeing the scope, basis and methodology of any estimate to be undertaken. Review estimates in accordance with methodology used and agree quality and accuracy of the estimate as well as appropriate contingency levels including preparation and maintenance of project historical data and trends.

Role and responsibilities

• The role requires a breadth of experience and in-depth knowledge of standard concepts within cost control & cost estimating with a keen focus on data analysis & benchmarking, preferably in the mining environment.  The ideal candidate is an analytical, data-driven problem solver with the ability to build consultative & collaborative partnerships necessary to help define & implement project controls procedures related to mining projects.
• Drive establishment of new projects at the earliest design phases (pre-conceptual or earlier) to ensure compliance with the program controls.
• Liaise with project teams to ensure each project’s change management & schedule management is aligned with the standardized WBS & estimating processes.
• Review detailed construction estimates from contractors at various stages of the design maturity & provide recommendations.
• Assist in the development of high-level conceptual ROM estimates (prior to contractor engagement) to support early property development planning efforts.
• Assist in developing & maintaining a library of templates, best practice standards & procedures for all estimating activities for the project teams.  Maintain the program benchmarking database & all project coding structures.
• Support business unit leadership with ad-hoc cost performance studies, labour rates assessments, market analysis, and other Estimating/ Project Controls related functions as directed by the Business Unit Leadership.
• Ability to estimate at conceptual, programming, and detailed level.
• Provide input into value engineering and options analysis.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• 7-10 years of experience working as a cost estimator in the mining, process and infrastructure industries.
• Bachelor’s and /post graduate degree in engineering, construction, or quantitative field.
• Understanding of mining production and cost metrics.
• Knowledge of mining processes and operations
• Demonstrated estimating experience in large-scale and complex projects, including but not limited to Civil, Structural and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Piping).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly, Microsoft Excel). 
• Experience working in a variety of cost estimating tools.
• Working knowledge of CCS is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially regarding reports & presentations.
• Team player with demonstrated professional & interpersonal skills, interfacing with all levels of the organization, clients & vendors.
• Detail and action-oriented with excellent organization skills & demonstrated ability to multitask.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and quickly pivot in response to evolving priorities.
• Professional registration will be an added advantage.

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Job Description

This position is responsible leading the Africa regional Human Resources team.  As the HR lead for the region, you will create and implement a robust people strategy that aligns to the strategic goals of the regional and global business. Reporting to the Regional Managing Director, you will have line management responsibility for all members of the Human Resources team in the region.

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Pan African HR and employment law knowledge or experience including experience setting up HR policies and procedures in across a range of African locations
• Experience in building and developing an HR team structure and competence levels to provide a fit-for-purpose, value adding department that meets the needs of a growing organisation
• Ability to lead the HR agenda as Turner & Townsend continues to develop a presence in new countries and territories
• Driving the diversity and inclusion agendas
• Ability to Project managing the implementation of regional HR initiatives
• Effectively rolling out global HR initiatives across Africa
• Developing and managing regional HR communications
• Managing and developing strategic talent recognition and talent development programmes for Africa

If this sounds like a challenge you’d like to hear more about, please submit an application for our recruitment team to review.  

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as an HR Director