Senior Cost Engineer – Energy

Turner & Townsend

. Act as the key day-to-day client interface .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Houston • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management, estimating, and project controls for large-scale construction projects, with a strong focus on renewable energy and infrastructure. Proficient in stakeholder coordination, cost validation, and commercial negotiations to ensure project success.

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Cost EngineeringChange ManagementCost ControlEstimatingProject Controls

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Hard Skills

Cost ManagementBudget DevelopmentForecastingCost ReportingQuantity SurveyingValuationCost ValidationChange Order NegotiationContingency TrackingCost Auditing

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAnalytical SkillsStakeholder ManagementTeam DevelopmentClient-Facing Experience

Tools & Technologies

SAPEcoSys

Certifications & Qualifications

RICS Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyConstruction ConsultancyInfrastructure ProjectsCapital ProjectsValue Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the key day-to-day client interface
Deliver value-added cost management services for large-scale capital construction programs
Support renewable energy, transmission, industrial, and infrastructure projects
Negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
Develop and present cost plans, estimates, and project forecasts
Review and support cost estimates with design and construction teams
Reconcile project changes and validate contractor cost information
Coordinate 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
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of estimating, forecasting, change management, cost control, and project controls
Experience developing and reviewing budgets, forecasts, cash flows, contingencies, and cost reports
Good understanding of procurement strategies, value management, and value engineering
Experience with SAP preferred
Experience with EcoSys preferred
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field
RICS accreditation, or progress toward accreditation, preferred
Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
Experience supporting multi-site programs or geographically dispersed projects preferred
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Client-facing experience and strong communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Opportunity to affect change
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Confidential handling of information
Flexible working arrangements