Aviation Construction Cost Engineer — Strategy & Cost Control

Turner & Townsend; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy is seeking a Cost Engineer for a full-time role in Los Angeles, California. The position involves advising clients on cost management strategies, developing project estimates, and managing cost reporting and accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field and 3–5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry. A robust knowledge of cost management techniques and software is crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in cost management within construction.
• RICS accredited or working towards it is valuable.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on strategies and vendor prequalification.
• Manage and develop project estimates.
• Conduct cost reporting and maintain commercial risk registers.
• Manage invoicing process and final accounting.

Skills

Construction management

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Value engineering

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Cost Estimating Software

Take-off Software

Job description

A construction consultancy is seeking a Cost Engineer for a full-time role in Los Angeles, California. The position involves advising clients on cost management strategies, developing project estimates, and managing cost reporting and accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field and 3–5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry. A robust knowledge of cost management techniques and software is crucial for success in this role.