Total 42 general manager job vacancies in melbourne or sydney

• We work across Retail, Health, Education, Defence, Infrastructure and Natural Resources.
• Collaborate and develop good relationships with clients and stakeholders internally and externally
• Responsible for pre and post-contract quantity surveying duties including preparation of cost estimates, procurement and tendering, contract administration, variation, final account, etc.
• Completing feasibility studies and writing procurement reports
• Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan
• Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, putting the preliminaries together, tender analysis, producing the tender report and compiling the contractual documents
• Taking personal responsibility for making cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects and in all cases ensuring that timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes place
• Producing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the client
• Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an MEP Senior Cost Manager, to join our busy Real Estate team in our Melbourne office. Supporting our Developer, Occupier, Governmental, Health, Education and Tech clients to deliver complicated projects. 

The individual must be self-motivated and Client facing (both internal & external) with the ability to manage multiple projects and clients. This will involve establishing early budgets, early estimating, and cost planning, managing a design team to the budget, tendering and procurement (single and two stage) and post contract reporting to the Client. 

A good knowledge of MEP systems and supply chain is fundamental with the ability to work both collaboratively but robustly with any main contractor and their MEP supply chain.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Commission Management, to include the following, either as part of a larger project or leading an MEP direct commission:

• Assisting on feasibility studies and writing procurement reports
• Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan to internal & external clients
• Tendering (single and two stage) and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage
• Dealing effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes
• Taking personal responsibility for making cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects and in all cases ensuring that timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes place
• Producing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the client
• Inputting into value engineering
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
• Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
• Where appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilities

Turner & Townsend will give you the opportunity to work with world class clients on cutting edge projects and to build a successful career with a company that will offer the highest levels of support at every stage.

As a Senior Project Manager in our Real Estate team, we are looking for you to lead these large projects, manage a team, have a commercial focus and balance working across major projects. 

• Lead and manage large scale projects as the key client interface
• Developing working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion
• Managing the design process to achieve the client's requirements and manage expectations
• Reviewing project plans and specifications, scheduling, costs saving measures, discrepancies, potential construction problems, etc.
• Managing project safety and environmental requirements
• Managing project timelines, risks and reporting
• Managing project budgets and advising on options to keep budget on track
• Direct line management team responsibilities

Turner & Townsend will give you the opportunity to work with world class clients on cutting edge projects and to build a successful career with a company that will offer the highest levels of support at every stage.

As a Senior Project Manager in our Health Real Estate team, we are looking for you to lead these large projects, manage a team, have a commercial focus and balance working across major projects. 

• Lead and manage large scale health projects as the key client interface
• Developing working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion
• Managing the design process to achieve the client's requirements and manage expectations
• Reviewing project plans and specifications, scheduling, costs saving measures, discrepancies, potential construction problems, etc.
• Managing project safety and environmental requirements
• Managing project timelines, risks and reporting
• Managing project budgets and advising on options to keep budget on track
• Direct line management team responsibilities

• Leading delivery of number of projects, lead point of contact for project stakeholders and client.
• Project lead and commercial lead for the clients
• Fit-out experience preferred
• Also experience delivering across a programme of works would be beneficial
•  Lead cost manager on projects
•  Leading fee proposals
• Involvement in business generation sessions, securing new opportunities
•  Management of T&T financials on project and commission management
•  Assisting, eventually leading, carbon calculation services
•  Lead a team in delivering projects for a key clients
• Ability to train juniors
• Interactive proactively with clients and project stakeholders
• Manage client relationships

• Develop good working relationships with client project management team and internal cost management team
• Gain a good understanding of the processes, tools and best practice templates used to meet our deliverables.
• Gain a good understanding of the terminology and ways of working within the retail sector.
• Providing Client with cost advice for budget purpose including cost planning of upcoming projects (New Stores and Renewals).  This may include site walks within NSW.
• Clearly understand our scope of service and carry out commission management functions at project level.
• Assist with the commission management of our commissions to assist in the successful delivery of our services.
• Integrate with full cost management and project management teams in NSW and support when required.
• Work independently and take responsibility for deliverables.
• Line management and mentorship.

• Leading delivery of number of projects, lead point of contact for project stakeholders and client.
• Project lead within Westpac, and commercial lead for J&J
• Fit-out experience preferred
• Also experience delivering across a programme of works would be beneficial
•  Lead cost manager on projects
•  Leading fee proposals
• Involvement in business generation sessions, securing new opportunities
•  Management of T&T financials on project and commission management
•  Assisting, eventually leading, carbon calculation services
•  Lead a team in delivering projects for a key clients
• Ability to train juniors
• Interactive proactively with clients and project stakeholders
• Manage client relationships

The role is an Associate / Senior Cost Manager to support Data centre projects in Sydney, mainly to support post contract activities.

• Senior cost manager providing support to the team across all aspects of projects including cost estimates, quantity take-off, value engineering, tendering and evaluation, progress claim and variation assessment, final account close-out.
• Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan report.
• Measurement of all building elements for cost plan.
• Engage with market to obtain quotations / pricing to support cost estimate.
• Progress claim and variation assessments and valuations.

• Cost Planning
• Tender Administration and Recommendation
• Post Contract CA (Variations, Payment Recs, Final Account agreement etc)
• Client Management and Comms
• Internal Stakeholder Management and Comms
• Contribute to improving our service offering
• Complete key cost management reports in a timely manner as dictated by the Project Manager / Senior Cost Manager.
• Communicate any potential risks or opportunities with the Client on specific projects.
• Manage Client expectations through excellent communication.
• Always maintain the highest standards of Governance and Quality Assurance.
• Contribute to the overall improvement of service offering on the respective projects

The Risk Managers primary focus is on the management and coordination of risk management, ensuring that all elements of risk to the project are identified, analysed, reported and solutions/mitigations developed and implemented. 
 
The main duties of a risk manager are: 

• Coordination of risk management to ensure effective project delivery to the highest industry standards. 

• Undertaking both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment (QRA for cost and prolongation risk related to time activities) to support informed and evidence-based decision making within the project. 

• Building and promoting a risk-aware culture across the project which includes increasing levels of awareness, understanding and commitment to risk management issues. 

• Ensuring a program of individual and small group risk reviews and reports are completed to facilitate an accurate understanding of actual and potential risk exposures across the project and facilitating solutions and mitigations, including any required controls and actions. Capturing the data in a risk register to manage the project risk profile. 

• Completing risk reporting associated with monitoring project contingency and potential scope modifications made during the project. 

• Coordinating and reviewing project status reporting and assisting with arrangements for key governance meetings. 

• Providing subject matter expert advice to the project management team in relation to risk management. 

• Supporting the project controls and contract management functions as required. 

• Lead the strategic approach and execution of multi-million-dollar proposals, tenders and bid responses. This includes:
  • Reviewing procurement documentation, leading bid go/no go discussions, and formulating a clear plan for delivering a compelling offer.
  • Acting as bid manager by mobilising internal stakeholders, setting timelines and overseeing execution against the plan.
  • Complying with the Turner & Townsend “bid to win” process and governance requirements
  • Facilitating discussions focused on differentiators, win themes and content to ensure high quality answers are developed.
  • Working with Board-level directors and other functional teams to deliver tender responses through collation of information, writing tender responses directly, or supporting others to produce quality responses.
  • Working with external organisations and partners to develop and deliver bids and proposals.
  • Delivering a professional bid that complies with brand guidelines and clearly and succinctly communicates key messages.
  • Providing constructive feedback or escalating concerns to senior leadership and partner organisations throughout the bid and interview process
  • Ensuring that all deadlines are met and that bids are submitted on time, and in the correct manner.
• Supporting positioning activities that support high conversion and business development activity. Examples include undertaking competitor research, market analysis or interrogating client feedback.
• Identifying opportunities for cross-selling through deep understanding of Turner & Townsend services and products.
• Supporting the preparation of other deliverables related to conversion and work winning, such as interview presentation coaching and procurement team engagement.
• Building bid capability and skills in the Turner & Townsend India business of 600 professionals.
• Reporting on pipeline and bid conversion at Senior Leadership levels, including providing analysis and commentary on trends.
• Leading the bid function in India; working alongside a small team of existing bid professionals
• Contribute to content libraries and best practice approaches by overseeing maintenance of content and bid libraries.
• Support Business Development with other activities, as required

Turner and Townsend is looking for a Project Manager to support our Clients PMO team across multiple programs and to deliver Digital Reports and support the PMO Lead.  The role requires:

• To gather data from different input sources Project Managers, Business Unit Leads and team members, IT team and others.
• To Input data into established data templates, cleanse date to ensure it is clear and accurate
• Extract the data and produce the requested reports and Issue reports 
• Make adjustments to reports as requested
• To act as a weekly report backup resource 
• Assist with formatting and Check all data inputs in reports
• To act as Contract support resource
• Receive contract specific information from the internal legal team
• Input information into predefined contract templates (supply agreement)  on internal system and issue for approval.
• To manage the change control process.
• Monitoring and advising upon project finances.
• To manage the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.
• Stakeholder management, understanding client key requirements and communicating/reporting accordingly.
• Leading the establishment of the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters.
• To establish effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project.

Operate as the Team Lead for a few projects in the Real Estate sector:

• Take lead on the projects assigned to them, work independently, take responsibility for deliverables and deliver services to a high standard.
• Manage a team of 3-4 (cost managers, graduates, and cadets) including commissions delivery, performance reviews, training and utilisation tracking.
• Manage projects profitability, invoicing, and commercial performance.
• Integrate with full cost management team in NSW and ACT and provide support when required.
• Work independently and take responsibility for deliverables
• Enhance our benchmarking/Hive capabilities (digital).
• Playing an active role in the sector, supporting education lead with sector reports and deliverables 
• Complete key cost management reports in a timely manner as dictated by the Project Management and Cost Management.
• Communicate any potential risks or opportunities with the Client on specific projects.
• Manage Client expectations through excellent communication.
• Always maintain the highest standards of Governance and Quality Assurance.
• Contribute to the overall improvement of service offering for the Government Super Sector through strong knowledge of the local market, established connections that can be leveraged to create new leads and market credibility to upscale the level of market awareness of our Cost Management services.
• Apply commercial acumen to projects and support the client through the decision-making process to deliver a project that not only provides value for money but also delivers a sound commercial outcome.
• Apply strong commission management and administer T&T contracts with a high degree of rigour and due diligence.

The role serves as a Feasibility Cost Manager & Post-Contract Cost Manager delivering retail projects.

• Responsible for project deliverables through the life of the project including Estimating, Procurement, Contract and Post Contract activities for projects value between $1m to $10m
• Develop good working relationships with client project management team and internal cost management team
• Gain a good understanding of the processes, tools and best practice templates used to meet our deliverables
• Gain a good understanding of the terminology and ways of working within the retail sector
• Providing Client with cost advice for budget purpose including cost planning of upcoming projects (New Stores and Renewals).  This may include site walks within NSW
• Clearly understand our scope of service and carry out commission management functions at project level
• Feasibility cost plans
• Manage deliverables for retail projects at different stages within a large programme of works
• Oversee 5 to 6 projects within Supermarkets and Metro workstreams
• Key point of contact at project level between T&T and client delivery project manager

Turner & Townsend will give you the opportunity to work with world class clients on cutting edge projects and to build a successful career with a company that will offer the highest levels of support at every stage.

We work on projects of all sizes from one-off developments to mega-programmes, from planning the future development of international airports to site based construction of individual buildings, or the largest rail infrastructure projects in the country. We cover everything from leading teams, planning works, tracking progress and business case delivery to bringing assets into use. 

The main purpose of the Project Manager is to optimise project success by delivering against agreed project objectives. Our project managers see the value in agreeing from the outset ‘what good looks like’ and take pride in ensuring alignment to this as the project progresses. Some of the key specifications we attribute to the purpose include:

• Proven ability to own and manage key functional aspects within the project, including: safety, scope, risk, cost, change, schedule and quality.
• Taking responsibility for effectively and efficiently leading a project or suite of projects, employing proven project management experience to plan, monitor and document tasks throughout a project
• Identifying and managing the resources necessary to support project execution, including leading and motivating people to ‘bring out the best in everyone’
• Fostering a collaborative and communicative project culture with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Day-to-day management of projects through the complete life cycle, including successfully implementing from initiation through deployment and handover into operations.

Senior Cost Manager/ Associate to support Data Center, defense projects in Sydney and support wider Sydney Cost Management team. While the candidate will be placed within the MEP team.

• Senior cost manager providing support to the team across all aspects of projects including cost estimates, quantity take-off, value engineering, tendering and evaluation, progress claim and variation assessment, final account close-out.
• Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan report.
• Measurement of all building elements for cost plan.
• Engage with market to obtain quotations / pricing to support cost estimate.
• Progress claim and variation assessments and valuations.

To provide technical pre and post-contract support to our current secured data centre projects and general MEP support to the wider Sydney team. This is key to ensure we can deliver our services to our clients and have the capacity to tender future DC projects and support the growth within our sectors.

• Provide support to senior cost manager across all aspects of projects including cost estimates, quantity take-off, value engineering, tendering and evaluation, progress claim and variation assessment, final account close-out.
• Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan report.
• Measurement of all building elements for cost plan.
• Engage with market to obtain quotations / pricing to support cost estimate.
• Progress claim and variation assessments and valuations.

• Lead cost manager on number of projects responsible for all deliverables and successful project outcome.  Responsibilities across preconstruction, procurement, and post contract activities.
• Client relationship development
• Team management
• Leading delivery of number of projects, lead point of contact for project stakeholders and client.
• Mentoring and guiding more junior staff members  
• Lead cost manager on projects.
• Leading fee proposals.
• Involvement in business generation sessions, securing new opportunities.
• Management of T&T financials on project and commission management.
• Assisting, eventually leading, carbon calculation services.

We are looking for a Cost Manager / Assistant Cost Manager with defence clearance or Australian citizenship to support all Defence projects in Sydney and the wider national Defence team.

• Cost Manager provide support to senior cost manager across all aspects of projects including cost estimates, quantity take-off, value engineering, tendering and evaluation, progress claim and variation assessment, final account close-out.
• Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan report.
• Measurement of all building elements for cost plan.
• Engage with market to obtain quotations / pricing to support cost estimate.
• Progress claim and variation assessments and valuations.

• Highly proficient in Pre-Contract & Post Contract Quantity Surveying including Cost Estimates, Commercial Management, Variation & Claims Management, Monitoring Project Budgets
• Develop cost plans and project capital estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
• Prepare cost reports and estimate packages, and regularly present to stakeholders.
• Provide commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.
• Delivering quality work and positioning for new opportunities 
• Work proactively with minimal supervision

Our team is looking for a senior project manager to deliver a mix of retail and Commercial Developer projects.

• Authority approvals – CPM need to seek approval (CDC or DA), before start of works on site. Liaise with certifiers/ consultant/ builders to get all docs. (submit the CDC application online and engage town planners to submit DA applications)
• Document management system – all design docs, meeting minutes are recorded and distributed via a software by Procore. (take live Minutes in Procore`s templated software)
• Design – Liaise with Planners , engage external arch, traffic planners & structural designers to finalize drawings.
• Tendering – Scope finalization, based on feasibility walks, Liaise with T&T cost mangers - to prepare cost plans, tender docs, tender briefings/tender walks, interviews and award.
• Construction coordination(with external stake holders) – Liaise with Fit out builder, novated arch & structural designers; mechanical, refrigeration and electrical contractors; nominated security, signage & IT contractors
• Construction coordination(with internal stake holders) – Liaise with property team, design/planning team, finance team
• Finance – forecast cashflow, assess payment claims and variations
• Safety – safety observations to be raised and encouraged with the builder(additionally, engaged external safety auditors to review safe practices on a monthly basis)
• Reporting systems used by Client – Zircon, Asana, SAP and Smart Sheets

Our team is looking for a project manager to deliver a mix of Commercial/Retail Developer projects and also Industrial/Logistics projects.

• To lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex projects.
• To act as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards.
• Manage all aspects of the project and both the internal team and consultant team to deliver quality outputs on time.
• Manage commissions, cashflows, budgets plus assist with resourcing and superintendent recommendations.
• Training and development of junior staff (transfer of skills to graduates and assistant PMs).
• Planning and managing quality, safety, health and environment issues on projects.
• Risk identification and management.
• Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project.
• Project planning, including ensuring the production of the detailed project plan.
• Advising upon the procurement of contractors and consultants.
• Co-ordinating with the overall cross-functional project team.
• Managing the change control process.
• Monitoring and advising upon project finances.
• Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.
• Ensuring the production of formal project progress and other reports.
• Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.
• Stakeholder management, understanding client key requirements and communicating/reporting accordingly.
• Managing the tender process and producing tender recommendations
• Marketing and business development activities  
• Internal management activities including financial management and quality processes and procedures

If you join our team, you will be responsible for end-to-end service delivery of complex, and interesting projects. You will be able to see how projects are identified, assessed, planned, and then taken through the preliminary design, detailed design, tender, construction and close out phases. You will assist with development of budgets, will manage complex stakeholder arrangements, manage and assess tenders, co-ordinate contractors and consultants and will get to take ownership of the projects you deliver. You will also have the opportunity to assist with client relationship management and business generation as part of the wider team.

Lead Cost Manager:

Serve as the lead cost manager for MEP services on assigned projects, ensuring all MEP-related costs are accurately estimated, monitored, and controlled throughout the project lifecycle.

Mentorship and Development:

Mentor and develop junior cost managers and other team members, providing guidance, training, and support to enhance their professional skills and knowledge.

Project Leadership:

Provide leadership and direction to the MEP cost management team, coordinating efforts to deliver comprehensive cost plans, estimates, and reports. Ensure that the team’s work aligns with overall project objectives and timelines.

Cost Planning and Control:

Develop detailed cost plans and budgets for MEP components at all stages of the project, from initial feasibility through to completion. Implement effective cost control measures to track actual expenditures against budget, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions as needed.

Risk Management:

Identify and assess cost risks related to MEP systems, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks. Regularly review and update risk registers, and ensure that appropriate contingencies are in place.

Value Engineering:

Lead value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality or performance. Collaborate with design teams to optimize MEP designs for cost efficiency and practicality.

Client Liaison:

Act as the primary point of contact for clients on all MEP cost-related matters. Provide clear and concise updates on cost status, forecasts, and potential issues. Build strong client relationships to ensure client satisfaction and project success.

Quality Assurance:

Ensure the accuracy and reliability of all MEP cost estimates and reports. Implement quality assurance processes and conduct regular reviews to maintain high standards of cost management.

Stakeholder Coordination:

Collaborate with project managers, design teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of MEP cost management into the overall project plan. Facilitate effective communication and coordination among all parties.

Reporting and Documentation:

Prepare and present detailed cost reports, including budget updates, cost forecasts, and variance analyses, to project stakeholders and senior management. Ensure all cost documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible.

Strategic Leadership:

Lead the MEP cost management team to ensure the successful delivery of complex projects. Provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Client Engagement:

Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding MEP cost management services. Build and maintain strong client relationships to secure new business opportunities and ensure client satisfaction.

Technical Expertise:

Utilise extensive knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to provide expert cost advice and innovative solutions. Ensure all MEP estimates are accurate and comprehensive, reflecting current market conditions and technological advancements.

Business Development:

Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the MEP sector. Develop proposals, presentations, and cost models to support business growth initiatives.

• Helping to establish the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters.
• Identifying and ensuring that the appropriate line manager is aware of quality, safety, health and environment issues.
• Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout the project.
• Assisting project planning, including producing the detailed project plan.
• Assisting with contractual work including procurement and editing documents.
• Assisting the management of the change control process.
• Assisting with the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Assisting in preparing formal project progress and other reports.
• Ensuring key information and learning generated from each project is entered into internal databases.
• Ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilising FMS in order to monitor a project’s financial status.

• Responsible for undertaking various project support and coordination activities in support of the client Program Manager, to help in the successful delivery of the construction Program. 
• To execute high level stakeholder management across the entire project team, including the client group, contractors and suppliers, and all the various authorities including Council, local and community interest groups etc’
• Work with project teams to improve the flow of information, communication and data needed by the contractors and other third parties
• Assist in the coordination and facilitation of regular and ad-hoc interface meetings between key stakeholders, including taking the lead on meetings when the Project Manager is not available
• Understand the size and scope of social/community risks based on projects
• Support project control activities, including assistance with schedule, risk, cost and change management, budget tracking and effective project reporting
• Support continual development of the project execution plan and ensure no community-driven delays to project delivery and operation