Senior Cost Engineer Energy

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Engineer to act as the key day-to-day client interface ensuring client objectives are achieved through the delivery of value-added cost management services. This role will support the delivery of large-scale capital construction programs across renewable energy transmission industrial and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in cost engineering estimating change management and project controls throughout the full project lifecycle.

To be successful in this role you must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated driven and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary this significant position you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction while promoting the purpose values and vision of Turner & Townsend.


Responsibilities:

• Negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Develop and present cost plans estimates and project forecasts.
• Review and support the development of cost estimates with design and construction teams.
• Reconcile project changes and validate contractor cost information.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to prepare cost reports and estimate updates.
• Review contractor submissions and prepare commercial recommendations.
• Coordinate cost data from contractors suppliers consultants and design teams.
• Provide commercial guidance based on cost impacts and project priorities.
• Resolve project and commercial issues with minimal supervision.
• Perform cost checks valuations and cost validation on complex projects.
• Manage change control contingency commitment tracking and cost variance reporting.
• Prepare funding presentations and support value engineering initiatives.
• Develop and maintain cost plans throughout design and construction.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and support commercial negotiations.
• Perform quantity surveying cost controls and change management activities.
• Manage cost audits benchmarking forecasting and monthly reporting.
• Support final account negotiations and project closeout activities.
• Maintain benchmarking databases and historical cost records.
• Mentor junior team members and support team development.
• Support commission financial management forecasting and reporting.
• Implement company systems procedures and delivery best practices.
• Promote a collaborative culture and high standard of client service.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications :

• 5-7 years of experience in cost engineering cost management estimating or project controls on major capital projects.
• Experience leading cost management activities on medium to large-scale construction projects.
• Experience supporting renewable energy transmission utility infrastructure industrial or other large capital programs.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of estimating forecasting change management cost control and project controls.
• Experience developing and reviewing budgets forecasts cash flows contingencies and cost reports.
• Good understanding of procurement strategies value management and value engineering.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Experience with EcoSys is preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Cost Management Quantity Surveying Engineering or a related field.
• RICS accreditation or progress toward accreditation is preferred.
• Excellent communication analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting multi-site programs or geographically dispersed projects is preferred.

Additional Information :

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time