Project Director, Cost Management, Infrastructure

Project Director, Cost Management, Infrastructure We deliver major projects and programmes with skill and precision, focusing on outcomes and driving high performance. Team Leadership & Development Take line management responsibilities and develop cost managers and team members through structured guidance, feedback, and performance reviews. Hold the highest level of professional integrity and business ethics. Foster a collaborative and high‑performing team culture that supports continuous learning and professional growth. Motivate team members and drive towards positive client outcomes, meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Manage the team’s resources against the business pipeline and projects. Conduct interviews for vacant positions in line with the company’s recruitment process and resource requirements. Critically analyze, challenge, and brainstorm project requirements and deliverables to find creative solutions and alternatives on behalf of clients. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Lead multidisciplinary project teams including clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers. Act as the key day‑to‑day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met through delivery of a value‑added cost management service. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across all stakeholders through structured meetings, reporting, and documentation. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes. Project Strategy & Planning Develop and lead cost benchmarks to support overall project execution strategy, defining critical success factors and key performance indicators (KPIs). Establish robust cost reporting structures and control mechanisms. Project Controls & Reporting Act as Commission Manager, taking responsibility for end‑to‑end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex commissions or multiple commissions. Manage estimating and cost planning activities, including ownership of and presentation of final revisions of cost plans. Ensure production of monthly post‑contract cost reports and present them to the client. Lead value engineering and life‑cycle costing exercise. Implement and maintain cost controls mechanisms incorporated into projects’ schedule, cost, risk, and change management. Financial and Risk Management Monitor project budgets and financial performance in collaboration with the cost management team. Analyze cost drivers, manage variations, and report financial progress against budget. Lead commercial negotiations and contract administration on projects alongside the cost management team. Manage internal risk management procedures and systems, including client care processes and the contract database. Manage invoicing processes using D‑365: Review and validate invoice data for accuracy and completeness. Coordinate with finance teams to ensure timely submission and approval. Track invoice status and resolve discrepancies. Ensure compliance with client billing requirements and internal financial controls. Business Development Contribute to business development initiatives, including proposal writing, client presentations, and market engagement to support growth and positioning. Collaborate with internal teams to identify new opportunities, develop tailored solutions, and respond to client needs with agility and insight. Demonstrate strategic thinking and commercial awareness in identifying trends, client priorities, and competitive differentiators. Capture and share lessons learned, benchmarking data, and best practices to drive continuous improvement across projects and teams. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus. Minimum 10 years of experience in cost management or construction projects (e.g., cost manager, construction manager, procurement, project manager, vendor, consultant). Strong communication and leadership skills with experience in people management. Strong business acumen, ability to drive outcomes on behalf of clients, develop new business, leverage current opportunities, and coordinate with construction and design teams to meet deadlines and deliverables. Experience in client management with solid experience in a client‑facing environment requiring advisory skills to enhance project delivery on value management, value engineering, and life‑cycle costing. Native‑level proficiency in English. Additional Information Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects. 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. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Project Management Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr