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Intermediate Cost Engineer Oil & Gas Construction

Turner & Townsend


Job Location:

Pittsburgh, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 September 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

 

Turner & Townsend seeks an Intermediate Cost Engineer with a construction background to work in a client-facing role supporting a major capital construction program in Monaca PA approximately 25 miles northwest of Pittsburgh.

This role provides cost engineering services across a portfolio of projects with a focus on cost reporting forecasting change management and the identification of project risks and opportunities. The successful candidate will deliver meaningful cost insights support informed decision-making and help drive successful project outcomes throughout the construction lifecycle.


Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and maintain accurate monthly cost reports forecasts and trend analyses.
  • Analyze project cost data to identify risks opportunities and potential variances.
  • Support development and maintenance of project budgets cost breakdown structures (CBS) and work breakdown structures (WBS).
  • Implement and maintain project change management processes including trend tracking and impact assessments.
  • Track commitments expenditures accruals and contingency usage throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Support project teams with cost forecasting estimate-to-complete analysis and cash flow reporting.
  • Assist with the preparation and review of project controls dashboards metrics and performance reports.
  • Provide cost engineering support during project planning execution and closeout phases.
  • Collaborate with project managers contractors engineers and stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and forecasting.
  • Maintain project controls documentation and records in accordance with established procedures.
  • Support benchmarking lessons learned and historical cost data collection initiatives.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications :

 

  • 2-5 years of experience in cost engineering project controls estimating cost management or construction project support roles.
  • Experience supporting construction industrial manufacturing or large capital projects.
  • Understanding of cost control forecasting budgeting change management and project reporting principles.
  • Experience preparing and reviewing cost reports forecasts budgets and project performance metrics.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends risks and opportunities from project data.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project controls software.
  • Familiarity with SAP EcoSys Primavera or similar systems is preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-starter with a client-focused approach.
  • Bachelors degree in construction management engineering quantity surveying project controls or a related field preferred.

Additional Information :


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Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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