Lead Cost Manager (m/w /d) - Construction Projects

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

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Job Description

To strengthen our management team in Northern Germany, we are looking for a Lead Cost Manager (m/f/d) for our offices in Braunschweig and Hamburg.

Your Responsibilities:

• In this role, you will take on strategic and operational responsibility for cost management in complex construction projects for our renowned clients from both the private and public sectors, including industrial, commercial, hospital, and school buildings.
• You will lead and develop our regional cost management teams in Braunschweig and Hamburg, ensuring quality and performance.
• Together with your team, you will ensure consistent and effective cost management across all project phases, from prequalification through cost planning, control, and forecasting to change order management.
• You will actively manage change processes and monitor cost deviations.
• In your interface role, you will work closely with internal project teams and external partners, ensuring transparency, budget compliance, and cost-optimized project execution.

Qualifications

• You have a degree in civil engineering, architecture, industrial engineering, quantity surveying, or a comparable field.
• With at least ten years of professional experience in project management or project control and solid expertise in construction cost management, you are familiar with the challenges of complex construction projects.
• You are a strong leader with experience in client-facing roles, team motivation and leadership, and managing diverse stakeholder relationships.
• You have excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Fluency in German and English as well as willingness to travel between our offices in Braunschweig and Hamburg complete your profile.

Additional Information

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We offer exciting projects and independent work in a dynamic environment with challenging tasks!

Learning & Development:
Numerous technical trainings, soft skills seminars, and mentoring, as well as the opportunity to participate in international working groups.

Work-Life Balance:
Employer-funded pension plan, external employee counseling and legal support, Wellpass subsidies, and discounts on events, culture, hotels, and shopping.

Go Green:
Monthly reimbursements for using public transport, rental e-bikes, e-scooters, car sharing, etc.

Corporate Social Responsibility:
One paid day off to support a local charity activity, plus charity sports events, fundraising campaigns, and more.

Team Events:
Regular events including a 2-day “Corporate Day,” summer parties, Christmas celebrations, and other team and office gatherings.

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