Senior Cost Engineer – Renewable & Infrastructure Programs

Turner-; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Engineer to lead cost management for large-scale capital programs in energy, transmission, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. This role interfaces with clients to deliver value-added cost control and reporting throughout design and construction.

The ideal candidate has strong skills in estimating, forecasting, change management, and project controls, with a client-facing mindset and ability to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in cost engineering, cost management, estimating, or project controls on major capital projects.
• Experience leading cost management activities on medium to large-scale construction projects.
• Experience supporting renewable energy, transmission, utility, infrastructure, industrial, or other large capital programs.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Develop and present cost plans, estimates, and project forecasts.
• Review and support the development of cost estimates with design and construction teams.
• Reconcile project changes and validate contractor cost information.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to prepare cost reports and estimate updates.
• Review contractor submissions and prepare commercial recommendations.
• Coordinate cost data from contractors, suppliers, consultants, and design teams.
• Provide commercial guidance based on cost impacts and project priorities.
• Resolve project and commercial issues with minimal supervision.
• Perform cost checks, valuations, and cost validation on complex projects.
• Manage change control, contingency, commitment tracking, and cost variance reporting.
• Prepare funding presentations and support value engineering initiatives.
• Develop and maintain cost plans throughout design and construction.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and support commercial negotiations.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities.
• Manage cost audits, benchmarking, forecasting, and monthly reporting.
• Support final account negotiations and project closeout activities.
• Maintain benchmarking databases and historical cost records.
• Mentor junior team members and support team development.
• Support commission financial management, forecasting, and reporting.
• Implement company systems, procedures, and delivery best practices.
• Promote a collaborative culture and high standard of client service.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Skills

Cost engineering

Cost management

Estimating

Project controls

Change management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Procurement strategies

Value engineering

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field

RICS accreditation, or progress toward accreditation

Tools

SAP

EcoSys

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Engineer to lead cost management for large-scale capital programs in energy, transmission, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. This role interfaces with clients to deliver value-added cost control and reporting throughout design and construction.

The ideal candidate has strong skills in estimating, forecasting, change management, and project controls, with a client-facing mindset and ability to mentor junior staff.