Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company delivering program, project, cost, asset, and commercial management services. They are seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to manage and analyze costs for data center construction projects, develop budgets and forecasts, control financial risks, and report cost performance throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed project budgets, including labor, materials, equipment, and services
- Perform comprehensive cost analysis and forecasting to ensure projects stay within budget
- Identify potential financial risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Prepare and present detailed cost reports and progress updates to project managers and stakeholders
- Collaborate with project teams, procurement, and contract management to ensure cost control and planning advice
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in project design and execution
- Engage and manage third-party quantity surveyors and validate construction cost estimates
- Update and maintain a repository for historical cost data to inform future projects
- Define and track cost performance metrics, leading monthly cost reporting and analysis.SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable
Skills
- Candidates for this role must be physically based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S
- Minimum of 4 years' experience in cost engineering, with a focus on data center construction
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field
- Strong analytical skills, proficiency in cost estimation software, excellent communication and presentation abilities, and a solid understanding of financial forecasting and cost accounting principles
- Strong presentation skills and ability to thrive in a client-facing role
- Good organization skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be a team player
- Advanced degree preferred
Benefits
- Remote work is permitted from within the United States.
- A healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
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