Associate Director (CM)

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director (CM) to join our team in Riyadh, KSA. In this senior leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing complex programmes and projects, managing high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional results that exceed client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform the role of Commission Manager, taking end-to-end responsibility for service delivery on large or complex commissions
• Act as the primary client interface, ensuring project objectives are met through delivery of value-added cost management services
• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare procurement reports
• Manage estimating and cost planning activities, taking ownership of and presenting final cost plans
• Oversee the procurement process, ensuring effective execution of pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation stages
• Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes effectively
• Oversee cost checking, valuation work, and production of monthly post-contract cost reports for client presentation
• Undertake value engineering and life cycle costing analysis
• Lead negotiation and agreement of final accounts
• Serve as lead interface with clients and other consultants throughout all project stages
• Lead cost management teams where appropriate, ensuring delivery of all accountabilities
• Identify and develop new business opportunities with existing and prospective Turner & Townsend clients
• Recognise and act upon cross-selling opportunities
• Collaborating with Directors in constructing bids for new work
• Champion improvements to cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance client service
• Manage staff development, including conducting recruitment interviews, resource planning and attending junior staff appraisals where appropriate
• Contribute to knowledge management initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' post-graduate experience in quantity surveying or related construction discipline
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• MRICS or equivalent professional qualification (preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in cost and commercial management
• Proven experience with NEC3 contracts, particularly Option C (Target Cost)
• Strong track record in post-contract administration and cost control
• Substantial experience delivering major infrastructure programmes and projects (Rail, Aviation, Water/Utilities, or Highways)
• Proven capability in leading and managing high-performing teams

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