Cost Manager
Pubblicato il 27-10-2026 - Turner & Townsend in Milano
Overview
In this role you will lead cost management for complex projects in Italy, guiding budgets from inception through closeout. You work closely with project teams to estimate costs, monitor spend, and report finances, while identifying risks and opportunities for optimization. You'll build strong relationships with clients and suppliers to achieve cost efficiency and support delivery success. This role offers fast progression, ownership of projects, and a collaborative, inclusive culture that values impact.
Retribuzione / Benefits
- flexible working environment that respects work-life balance
- supportive and inclusive culture
- opportunity for career progression
- engagement with major global clients
- professional development opportunities
- healthy, productive work environment
Responsabilità
- Oversee end-to-end cost management from budget development to project closeout
- Collaborate with project teams to estimate costs, track expenses, and produce financial reports
- Perform cost analyses and recommend budget optimization strategies
- Evaluate bids, negotiate contracts, and ensure adherence to cost controls
- Identify risks, propose mitigations, and monitor their implementation
- Foster relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to drive cost efficiencies
Requisiti fondamentali
- Strong English skills; Italian advantageous
- 5 years' experience in Hi Tech, Manufacturing, Industrial, Data Centres or related facilities for Cost Management; 10+ years for Senior Cost Manager
- Good knowledge of construction methods and procurement
- Experience with multiple estimating tools and applications (team management or use of such tools)
- Strong proficiency with spreadsheets and databases
- Collaborative, client- and stakeholder-focused, with strong organizational skills
- Proven cost/commercial management experience, ideally in a consultancy environment
- Collaborative
- Strong listening and communication skills
- Excellent relationship-building
- Estimating tools and applications
- Spreadsheets and databases
- Cost management and budgeting