Assistant Cost Manager

6 days ago


Makati City, National Capital Region, Philippines Turner & Townsend Full time

Working in partnership with our clients, we deliver major projects and programmes with skill and precision, by focusing on outcomes and driving high performance.

Delivering innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes across our sectors, we drive the success of our client's projects and programmes through effective planning, highly skilled teams, and rigorous controls.

Our capabilities include asset management, controls and performance, cost and commercial management, digital, procurement and supply chain, programme advisory, project management and sustainability. Backed by our extensive experience, we focus on outcomes to transform client's projects and programmes.

With over 133 offices across 47 countries, we are an organisation of over GBP 1.5 billion turnover and 12,000+ talented team members across the world. In 2025, we are combining with CBRE's Project Management business to create the premier, differentiated programme, project, and cost management capability globally. Through this change, our profile in Asia will scale significantly, comprising a team of over 4000 staff across all major countries in region. The combination of our programme management and project management and commercial management capabilities will provide a unique opportunity to do things for our clients.

Job Description

The Assistant Cost Manager will handle various tasks depending on the complexity of the project, including but not limited to:

  • Estimating, measurement, bills of quantity production, and cost planning activities.
  • Responsible for the procurement process from all stages, including pre-qualification, tender preparation, analysis, selection, and contract preparation.
  • Taking off quantities for tendering projects based on tender drawings and documents, and sourcing/obtaining quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors when necessary.
  • Monitoring and verifying monthly work progress and claims and assisting with monthly cash flow projections.
  • Producing monthly cost reports.
  • Reviewing, analyzing, and producing variation order assessments and final accounts during the post-contract stage.
  • Liaise with the client and other stakeholders throughout all phases of the project.
Qualifications

The following qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience are essential or preferable for the role:

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or a relevant technical field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in cost management for fit-out projects, hi-tech manufacturing, data center construction, or other related fields, with a preference for a consultancy background.
  • With technical knowledge and experience across the full range of Cost Management duties including: Cost Estimates, Bills of Quantities, Value Engineering, Tendering and Evaluation, Contract Knowledge, Change Orders and Final Account close-out.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Knowledge of cost estimating software, such as CostX.
  • Working toward RICS Chartership or an equivalent recognized professional body.

The ideal candidate will possess the following traits to fit well into the team and meet the management and performance requirements for the role:

  • A team player with excellent leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Proactive and results-driven, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Adaptable and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical skills, with a keen ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
  • Self-motivated, with a positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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