Technical Director (Cost Management)

Preferred Qualifications

• This role is available for immediate joining and is hiring on a permanent, direct hire basis, employed by our client
• Key Responsibilities:
• Technical leadership of Cost Management offering within assigned markets including project delivery, quality standards, resource management and recruitment.
• Providing technical leadership and support across global Cost Management offerings as part of the Cost Management team’s senior leadership
• Ensure the successful delivery of projects to exemplary levels of quality.
• Management of Client expectations to ensure future repeat work.
• Drive training initiatives and continuous technical improvement.
• Develop and expand Cost Management service lines.
• Assist and supervise team members when dealing with complex situations.
• Lead the recruitment and training of junior employees.
• Delivery of recruitment and support companywide training and ongoing mentoring/coaching programs.
• Management of Client relationships to ensure exemplary levels of Client satisfaction.
• Position the Cost Management division as leaders in the industry through prominent presence in industry forums and publications.
• Drive business development initiatives, expanding the client base and securing new Cost Management consultancy projects across assigned regions.
• Assist the submission and negotiation of CM bids and opportunities in collaboration with the Regional Director / Head of Cost Management.
• Monitor project financial performance, ensuring profitability and cost efficiency.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve project margins and overall commercial success.
• Ensure payment follow up is executed successfully and be cognisant of positive cashflow targets across cost management projects.
• Monitor CM project contractual agreements to ensure all work being delivered is formally instructed and documented, and that all variations to scope are captured. Identifying opportunities for growth and operational improvements.
• Position the division as a ‘trusted consultant’ to key Clients and increase both market share and reputation internationally.
• Assist building and developing teams in regional offices, as well as performance evaluation, technical direction and coaching and mentoring of staff.