CSA Cost Manager – High-Rise Mixed-Use Residential

Company Description

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

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail‑oriented Cost Manager to support the delivery of high-rise mixed-use residential projects in Vietnam.

This role will focus on managing project costs across residential towers, retail podiums, and shared facilities, ensuring projects are delivered within budget, on schedule, and to required quality standards.

You will work closely with local developers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers, providing practical cost advice across all project stages.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Budget Management

• Prepare cost estimates, cost plans, and budgets for high-rise residential and mixed-use developments.
• Provide cost advice on structure, façade, finishing works, and building systems.
• Monitor and track project costs against approved budgets.

Procurement & Tendering

• Assist in preparing tender documentation for key trade packages:
  • Structural works
  • Façade and architectural finishes
  • External works and infrastructure
• Support tender processes including quotation comparison and basic cost evaluation.
• Liaise with local contractors and suppliers to ensure accurate pricing.

Post-Contract Cost Management

• Assist in managing variations, change orders, and cost adjustments.
• Support review of contractor claims and progress payments.
• Maintain up-to-date cost records and documentation.

Cost Reporting & Financial Tracking

• Prepare monthly cost reports and cost updates.
• Track project cash flow and construction progress against budget.
• Highlight any cost issues or risks to the project team.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with site teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Attend project meetings and support coordination across teams.
• Assist in resolving cost-related issues on site.

Value Engineering & Risk Support

• Support value engineering exercises to improve cost efficiency.
• Identify potential cost risks and assist in suggesting practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years’ experience in cost management or quantity surveying.
• Experience in high-rise residential or mixed-use projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with Vietnam construction practices and local contractors is important.
• Experience working with consultants is an advantage.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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