Description
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 110 offices worldwide.
Job Description
- Lead the preparation of cost estimates across conceptual, schematic, detailed design, and IFC stages.
- Oversee quantity take-offs and ensure accuracy of discipline-specific BOQs.
- Review engineering drawings, design specifications, and scope documents to verify cost impacts and identify gaps.
- Maintain and update cost databases for materials, equipment, and labor across all disciplines.
- Support value-engineering exercises and provide cost-benefit analysis to project teams.
- Assist in developing procurement strategies and identifying long-lead or critical packages.
- Prepare and issue tender documents, RFQs, and RFPs for CSA/ Mechanical / Electrical works.
- Support bid evaluation through:
- Bid leveling
- Technical and commercial compliance reviews
- Supplier clarifications
- Contribute to negotiation strategies with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
- Monitor market conditions, including material price trends, labor rates, and supply chain risks.
- Maintain benchmark data for data centers, industrial projects, and comparable builds.
- Provide insights on local and regional contractor capabilities within the Philippines and neighbouring APAC markets.
- Prepare cost reports, procurement status updates, and risk assessments for project leadership and clients.
- Track cost movements, forecast budget impacts, and highlight procurement risks.
- Ensure documentation is complete, compliant, and audit-ready across both disciplines.
- Evaluate cost impacts for design changes, RFIs, VO/CO claims, and scope adjustments.
- Support commercial teams in validating contractor claims and rate reasonableness.
- Coordinate with design managers, project controls, procurement, and engineering teams for alignment on changes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 8–12 years experience in estimating, procurement support, or commercial roles in construction.
- Experience in data centers, industrial, commercial, or MEP-intensive projects preferred.
- Background with PMC, EPC, or large general contractors is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of CSA or Mechanical or Electrical systems (multi-discipline experience is a plus).
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Proficiency in estimating and procurement tools (CostX, Candy, Excel, ERP/Procurement platforms).
- Excellent understanding of tendering processes and contract structures.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Additional Information
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Company
Turner & Townsend provides advisory and delivery services across asset management, building consultancy, cost and commercial management, digital solutions, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, programme advisory, project management and sustainability. It serves clients undertaking major capital programmes in real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources. The firm employs about 22,000 people across more than 60 countries, with 247 offices, and is majority-owned by CBRE Group Inc. Its global platform blends local knowledge with global insight to improve delivery, reduce risk and unlock value for clients.
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