Data Center Cost Engineer - Budget & Forecasting

Turner & Townsend; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a highly skilled Cost Engineer to join our Phoenix area data center team. You will manage and analyze costs across the project lifecycle to ensure financial efficiency and accuracy.

You will develop budgets, run cost analyses, forecast financials, and provide reporting to project managers. Collaboration with procurement and contract teams is essential for cost control and successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in cost engineering for data center construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills; knowledge of cost forecasting and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project budgets including labor, materials, equipment and services.
• Perform comprehensive cost analysis and forecasting to keep projects within budget.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present cost reports and progress updates to project managers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with procurement and contract management for cost control and planning.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost analysis

Financial forecasting

Cost accounting

Client-facing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Cost estimation software

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a highly skilled Cost Engineer to join our Phoenix area data center team. You will manage and analyze costs across the project lifecycle to ensure financial efficiency and accuracy.

You will develop budgets, run cost analyses, forecast financials, and provide reporting to project managers. Collaboration with procurement and contract teams is essential for cost control and successful delivery.