Cost Engineer - Data Center Construction

Turner-; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer for our data center team in the United States. You will manage and analyze costs across the project lifecycle, ensuring financial efficiency and accuracy.

The role requires 4+ years in cost engineering for data centers, with strong analytical, budgeting and forecasting skills, and the ability to present to stakeholders and project teams. On-site presence is expected; nationwide US work is possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in cost engineering focused on data centers.
• Strong analytical skills and cost accounting understanding.
• Excellent communication and client-facing presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project budgets (labor, materials, equip.).
• Perform cost analysis and forecasting to keep projects within budget.
• Identify financial risks and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare cost reports and progress updates for managers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with procurement and contract management for cost control.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate with third-party quantity surveyors and validate estimates.
• Maintain historical cost data repository and track cost performance metrics.
• Lead monthly cost reporting; SOX controls may apply.

Skills

Cost engineering

Data center construction

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cost Engineer to join our data center team. This role involves managing and analyzing costs for data center construction projects, ensuring financial efficiency and accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.

Candidates for this role must be physically based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S. Remote work is permitted only from within the United States; candidates located outside the U.S. cannot be considered for remote employment.
Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project budgets, including labor, materials, equipment, and services.
• Perform comprehensive cost analysis and forecasting to ensure projects stay within budget.
• Identify potential financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present detailed cost reports and progress updates to project managers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project teams, procurement, and contract management to ensure cost control and planning advice.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in project design and execution.
• Engage and manage third-party quantity surveyors and validate construction cost estimates.
• Update and maintain a repository for historical cost data to inform future projects.
• Define and track cost performance metrics, leading monthly cost reporting and analysis.SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4years’ experience in cost engineering, with a focus on data center construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, proficiency in cost estimation software, excellent communication and presentation abilities, and a solid understanding of financial forecasting and cost accounting principles.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to thrive in a client-facing role.
• Good organization skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be a team player.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

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