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Turner & Townsend is a quality driven, international construction and management consultancy recognised for the value and innovation we bring to every commission we undertake. Our ROA division wish to appoint a Country Manager (CM) for Nigeria. Our people are the key to our success and are our most important asset. You will join our ROA team to provide s...
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking to grow our Cost Management Teams across Africa, primarily in Lagos, Nigeria. We are looking to engage qualified and certified individuals who come from a Quantity Surveying and Project Controls background and have experience in this area of work. If you are interested in being considered for a role with us, we are currently looking at recruitment at various levels. This includes roles where candidates have experience of leading complex teams and the desire to support the growth of our business in a fast-paced, environment as well as junior candidates who are hardworking team players with ambitions to grow their career.
Key Accountabilities
Conducting background research, cost data collection and benchmarking.
Estimating and producing cost plans.
Supporting Value Engineering exercise.
Developing procurement strategies.
Compiling and amending the tender list.
Drafting the procurement documentation.
Checking and analysing the tenders.
Drafting the tender report.
Dealing with variations and the change control processes, negotiating with contractors.
Conducting cost checks and valuations.
Drafting monthly reports.
Producing final accounts.
Liaising with the client, contractors, designers, etc. and anticipating or leading meetings
Qualifications
Candidate will have the following qualifications;
Essential Experience & Qualifications:
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management
More than 5 years of experience on real estate construction projects
Professional registration with an industry recognized body will be an added bonus
Other Skills
Able to build strong, professional client relationships and proactively identify and resolve client issues
Excellent analytic and communication skills
Commercial awareness including the ability to articulate business decisions within the wider context and market trends
Confidence in either leading or working as part of a team, with ability to flex according to the needs of the client
A desire to grow and develop roles into more senior opportunities
Competent user of data management or analytical software
Effective stakeholder engagement
Attention to detail.
Active team member who shares skills, knowledge and industry best practice.
Ability to analyse information quickly and report to the benefit of the team.
Excellent command of written and spoken English
Excellent report writing skills.
Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to your clients and
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Next Steps
We welcome all levels of experience within Quantity Surveying and Cost Management to apply. Our recruitment lead for Africa will reach out to you based on suitability for the role and discuss more specific opportunities in the business.
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