Intermediate Cost Engineer - Oil & Gas Construction

Turner-; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Job summary

Turner & Townsend seeks an Intermediate Cost Engineer to support a major capital program in Monaca, PA. You will deliver cost reporting, forecasting, change management and risk/opportunity insights in a client-facing role.

The role emphasizes preparing monthly cost reports, budgets, CBS/WBS development, and integration with project teams to drive informed decisions across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in cost engineering or project controls.
• Experience supporting large capital projects.
• Knowledge of cost reporting, forecasting, budgeting, change management.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and risks.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with SAP/EcoSys/Primavera preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly cost reports and forecasts.
• Analyze project cost data to identify variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Support budgets, CBS and WBS development.
• Maintain change management processes and trend tracking.
• Track commitments, expenditures, accruals, and contingency usage.
• Assist with forecast-to-complete analysis and cash flow reporting.
• Prepare and review project controls dashboards and metrics.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and contractors.
• Ensure accurate reporting and forecasting throughout the lifecycle.
• Maintain project controls documentation in line with procedures.
• Support benchmarking and lessons learned initiatives.

Skills

Cost engineering

Excel

Project controls software

Communication skills

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, project controls, or related field

Tools

SAP

EcoSys

Primavera

Job description

• Full-time
• Department: Energy and natural resources

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 programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, 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 programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend seeks an Intermediate Cost Engineer with a construction background to work in a client-facing role supporting a major capital construction program in Monaca, PA, approximately 25 miles northwest of Pittsburgh.

This role provides cost engineering services across a portfolio of projects, with a focus on cost reporting, forecasting, change management, and the identification of project risks and opportunities. The successful candidate will deliver meaningful cost insights, support informed decision-making, and help drive successful project outcomes throughout the construction lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate monthly cost reports, forecasts, and trend analyses.
• Analyze project cost data to identify risks, opportunities, and potential variances.
• Support development and maintenance of project budgets, cost breakdown structures (CBS), and work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Implement and maintain project change management processes, including trend tracking and impact assessments.
• Track commitments, expenditures, accruals, and contingency usage throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project teams with cost forecasting, estimate-to-complete analysis, and cash flow reporting.
• Assist with the preparation and review of project controls dashboards, metrics, and performance reports.
• Provide cost engineering support during project planning, execution, and closeout phases.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and forecasting.
• Maintain project controls documentation and records in accordance with established procedures.
• Support benchmarking, lessons learned, and historical cost data collection initiatives.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, estimating, cost management, or construction project support roles.
• Experience supporting construction, industrial, manufacturing, or large capital projects.
• Understanding of cost control, forecasting, budgeting, change management, and project reporting principles.
• Experience preparing and reviewing cost reports, forecasts, budgets, and project performance metrics.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities from project data.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project controls software.
• Familiarity with SAP, EcoSys, Primavera, or similar systems is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with a client-focused approach.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, project controls, or a related field preferred.

Additional Information

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

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We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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