Senior Cost Manager – Energy

Turner & Townsend

. Act as the key day-to-day client interface and deliver value-added cost management services .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Houston • New Mexico • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management, cost engineering, and project controls for large-scale construction projects, with a strong focus on change management, cost forecasting, and value engineering. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate effectively, and deliver comprehensive cost reports and estimates.

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Cost ManagementChange ManagementCost ForecastingProject ControlsSAP Experience

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Hard Skills

Cost EngineeringEstimatingChange ManagementEarned Value ManagementCost ReportingBudgetingForecastingQuantity SurveyingCost ValidationValue Engineering

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationLeadershipMentoring

Tools & Technologies

SAPEcosys

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Construction ManagementRICS Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Capital ConstructionCost Management ServicesConstruction ConsultancyIndustrial ConstructionInfrastructure ProgramsValue ManagementProcurement Routes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the key day-to-day client interface and deliver value-added cost management services
Support large-scale capital construction and development programs managed from the Houston area
Negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
Produce and present final cost plans
Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor with data accuracy
Gather status information and prepare cost report and latest estimate updates
Prepare written comments on general contractor submissions, including executive summaries
Coordinate cost information from NPA, subcontractors, architects/engineers, and quantities sources
Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact
Resolve scheduling issues proactively with minimal supervision
Manage cost checks and valuations on larger projects
Participate in post-contract cost variance and change control processes
Manage cost impact, contingency management, and commitment tracking logs
Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate value engineering sessions
Develop and update cost plans and estimates through design milestones
Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead client-side negotiations
Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management throughout the project lifecycle
Manage cost auditing, valuation, and cost validation processes
Produce monthly cost reports for client presentation
Negotiate and agree final accounts
Compile built cost estimate records for benchmarking
Identify, coach, and mentor talent
Provide leadership and service delivery on commissions
Track margin levels, monthly fee/resource forecasts, and financial reports using internal software
Implement internal business management systems, delivery methodologies, and tools
Promote a one-business culture and balance the needs of people, clients, stakeholders, and society
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in cost management, cost engineering, estimating, or project controls supporting major capital construction projects
Experience leading cost management on medium or large-sized construction projects of medium to high complexity
Experience supporting large-scale industrial, manufacturing, commercial, energy, transportation, or infrastructure construction programs
Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of estimating, cost forecasting, change management, earned value management, and project controls principles
Experience preparing and reviewing cost reports, budgets, forecasts, contingencies, and project cash flows
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering
Extensive experience working in SAP
Knowledge and experience utilizing Ecosys
Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field
RICS accredited or working towards it preferred
Excellent communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees can work remotely
Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Confidential handling of information according to EEO guidelines