Cost Engineer- Aviation Construction...

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a driven Cost Engineer to join their team in Los Angeles. This full-time role involves advising clients on cost strategies, managing project estimates, and overseeing invoicing processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost management within construction and a passion for delivering excellence in service. This innovative firm promotes a healthy work-life balance and values diversity, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the industry. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in cost management within construction.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is essential.
• RICS accreditation is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on cost strategies and manage vendor prequalification.
• Develop project estimates and review junior team members' work.
• Manage cost reporting and control processes effectively.

Skills

Cost Management

Value Engineering

Risk Assessment

Construction Estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Engineering

Tools

Cost Estimating Software

Bid Analysis Sheets

Change Control Forms

Take-off Software

Job description

Cost Engineer- Aviation Construction (Anticipated Opening)

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation, and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice, and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

Turner & Townsend Heery is looking for a Cost Engineer/Cost Manager to join our team and support construction cost services for our clients. The ideal candidate will be driven and promote our purpose and values.

Responsibilities:

1. Advise clients on strategies, manage prequalification of vendors, assess proposals, bids, and bid leveling documents, make final recommendations to clients, attend and chair bid interviews, and manage the appointment process.
2. Manage estimating services for full projects by developing project estimates (relating to construction, fees, direct work, and other costs), reviewing estimations prepared by junior team members, presenting estimates to clients, providing value engineering recommendations and risk assessments, meeting with vendors to review, validate, and challenge costs, and reviewing estimates using benchmark data from other projects.
3. Manage cost reporting by establishing reporting schedules, reviewing and presenting cost reports and forecasts, reviewing project budgets and spend forecasts with clients, developing and maintaining a commercial risk register, and hosting periodic meetings with project teams and vendors.
4. Manage cost control processes by reviewing payment applications prepared by junior team members, liaising with project managers to recommend contractor entitlements, reviewing change order requests from vendors, and making recommendations to clients, using dispute prevention, management, and resolution procedures to handle payment requisitions, change orders, and contractual disputes.
5. Oversee invoicing processes.
6. Benchmark performance against other successful projects.
7. Manage all aspects of final accounting processes, including post-contract audits and account closeouts.
8. Conduct post-contract reviews with clients to establish lessons learned and incorporate these into training manuals.
9. Develop procedures for project handover.
10. Perform all duties utilizing Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software.
11. Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• RICS accreditation or working towards it is valuable.
• Experience supporting cost management on medium to large construction projects.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

*On-site presence requirements may vary depending on client needs.*

The salary range for this full-time role is $100,000 - $150,000 per year, determined by role and experience. This range reflects base salary only; total compensation may vary. Turner & Townsend reserves the right to adjust pay based on candidate qualifications.

Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.

We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible work environment that respects work-life balance and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com and https://www.heery.com/.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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