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Senior Cost Manager – E&NR
Turner & Townsend. Support delivery of complex capital projects within the Energy & Natural Resources sector .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in cost management and financial control within the construction industry, with a strong focus on delivering complex capital projects in the Energy & Natural Resources sector. Proven ability to lead project teams, negotiate effectively, and manage stakeholder relationships while adhering to industry standards and methodologies.
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Cost ManagementConstruction Consultancy ExperienceRICS AccreditationLeadership and Stakeholder ManagementEnergy and Natural Resources Sector Experience
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Hard Skills
Cost EstimationChange Order NegotiationCost AuditingFinancial Control ServicesValue EngineeringCost ValidationCost ReportingContractor Pricing ReviewCost Impact AnalysisBenchmarking
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Leadership SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyCollaborative Teamwork
Tools & Technologies
Internal Business Management SystemsCost Management Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementRICS Accreditation (Preferred)
Industry Keywords
Energy SectorNatural ResourcesConstruction IndustryCapital ProjectsProcurement RoutesValue ManagementMedium to High Complexity ProjectsStakeholder Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support delivery of complex capital projects within the Energy & Natural Resources sector
- Serve as the key day-to-day client interface
- Deliver cost management, commercial advisory, and financial control services across the project lifecycle
- Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout construction
- Produce and present final cost plans and updated cost plans at design milestones
- Review and develop cost estimates with design teams and general contractors
- Reconcile changes and validate contractor data
- Prepare written comments and executive summaries for contractor submissions
- Coordinate cost information from suppliers, subcontractors, and architects/engineers
- Inform engineering priorities based on cost impact
- Manage cost checks, valuations, cost auditing, and cost validation processes
- Manage post-contract cost variances, change control, contingency, and commitment tracking
- Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate value engineering sessions
- Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead client-side negotiations
- Produce monthly cost reports for client presentation
- Negotiate and agree final accounts
- Compile built cost estimate records for benchmarking
- Lead, coach, and mentor project teams and talent
- Track commission margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts using internal software
- Implement and maintain internal business management systems, delivery methodologies, and tools
- Promote Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, vision, and one-business culture
- Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a field related to construction
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry
- RICS accredited or working towards it is preferred
- Experience leading cost management on medium or large-sized construction projects of medium to high complexity
- Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred
- Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in energy, power generation, industrial, utility, natural resources, or other major capital construction programs
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Regular travel to project sites across the United States
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working environment that respects work-life balance
- Equal opportunity employer
- Inclusive environment for all employees
- Confidential handling of information according to EEO guidelines