Senior Cost Manager – Procurement and Contracts Management

Company Description

Turner & Townsend’s contributions help shape the built environment, impacting and evolving the way people live, work and travel. With a heritage rooted in cost, commercial and project management we have a deep and tacit understanding of capital programmes and apply this expertise to drive industry best practice and innovation.

Our Purpose is making the difference: transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world. This Purpose is grounded in the belief that we work in an industry that has the potential to transform lives, whether by helping to tackle the climate agenda or levelling up society through improved infrastructure. We can lead by transforming performance, delivering for our clients at scale and speed, raising standards and making a difference.

Globally, we operate 113 offices in 45 countries with over 11,000 colleagues.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cost Manager to join our Industrial, Science and Technology team in Dublin as part of our procurement and contracts management team working for our key technology clients. Owing to the nature of the projects, the role will suit someone with experience of working on Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Biotech or related hi tech sectors. 

• Manage procurement and sourcing for data center construction programs, including various professional services (e.g., General Contractors, Architects, Project Management).
• Lead project-level procurement, contract administration, and sourcing, coordinating supply chain activities from planning to closeout.
• Provide regular briefings on procurement status, addressing any escalated issues.
• Support customer delivery teams, ensuring procurement processes align with project timelines.
• Oversee contract operations meetings, track procurement events, and manage RFP activities, including document preparation, supplier screening, and bidder management.
• Manage GC Lump Sum procurement activities, advising on potential change orders and tracking contract milestones.
• Handle change orders and claims, ensuring timely execution and contract closeout.
• Support sourcing, onboarding, and negotiations with suppliers, including developing frameworks and contract strategies for various regions.
• Manage cost estimation, budgeting, tendering, and procurement activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide ongoing cost management support, including cost reporting, risk analysis, value engineering, and client engagement.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years post graduate experience in Cost Management/Quantity Surveying, Procurement and Supply Chain in the Data Centre, life science, pharma, biotech or other hi tech sectors.
• Previous experience of providing sourcing, procurement and contracts management support to large scale construction programs and projects.
• Competency in utilising computer software for cost planning and contract administration would be beneficial.
• Familiar and have demonstrable experience of both pre- and post-contract roles
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment to manage client expectations and deliver high quality service.
• Role will suit a highly motivated individual who is an ambitious and is looking for an opportunity to develop personally with a clear path for progression.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Right to work in the Republic of Ireland and EU

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/

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