Senior Consultant

Turner & Townsend • Chandler, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Oversaw project cost planning and forecasting, ensured budgets align with scope, schedule, and funding priorities. Directed cost control processes, monitored financial performance, and guided teams in maintaining consistency and accuracy in reporting. Acted as liaison with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to communicate project financial status and cost variations. Aligned expectations, resolved discrepancies, and supported informed decision-making. Developed and implemented standardized cost management procedures and reporting tools. Streamlined workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across projects. Collected and maintained historical cost data and lessons learned for future projects. Shared insights to strengthen estimating accuracy and supported continuous improvement. Identified and implemented improvements in cost management and reporting processes. Enhanced efficiency, transparency, and coordination between project teams, contractors, and finance teams. Reviewed cost proposals, tender submissions, and change orders from contractors to ensure accuracy and compliance. Supported decision-making by assessing bids and variations. Attended project, contractor, and stakeholder meetings to monitor cost performance and financial trends. Provided feedback and guidance to ensure alignment with project objectives. Mentored and guided project and field teams on cost management and best practices. Provided technical guidance and encouraged professional development. Evaluated team performance in cost reporting and financial management. Identified development needs and provided constructive feedback. Developed and managed budgets, tracked expenditures and forecasts, and presented results with Excel and PowerPoint. Worked with engineers, architects, and contractors to prepare estimates using Bluebeam for take-offs and Excel for cost models. Reviewed and managed scope changes, variations, and change orders. Ensured accurate evaluation, documentation, and financial control. Reviewed cost-related deliverables for compliance and accuracy. Addressed discrepancies to maintain quality and consistency across projects. Maintained regular communication with contractors and project managers to track cost performance and project risks. Collaborated to resolve discrepancies and aligned expectations. Reviewed contractor submissions, RFIs, and change orders. Provided recommendations and summaries to support informed project decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 5 years of experience in job offered or 5 years of experience in the Related Occupation (Project Coordinator or any other job title performing all listed job duties)
• Experience with Excel and PowerPoint for budget management, expenditure tracking, forecasting, and presenting results.
• Experience using Bluebeam for take-offs and Excel for cost models.
• Experience reviewing and managing scope changes, variations, and change orders.
• Experience reviewing cost-related deliverables for compliance and accuracy.
• Experience maintaining regular communication with contractors and project managers to track cost performance and project risks.
• Experience reviewing contractor submissions, RFIs, and change orders.

Nice To Haves

• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role

Responsibilities

• Oversaw project cost planning and forecasting, ensuring budgets align with scope, schedule, and funding priorities.
• Directed cost control processes, monitored financial performance, and guided teams in maintaining consistency and accuracy in reporting.
• Acted as liaison with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to communicate project financial status and cost variations.
• Developed and implemented standardized cost management procedures and reporting tools.
• Collected and maintained historical cost data and lessons learned for future projects.
• Identified and implemented improvements in cost management and reporting processes.
• Reviewed cost proposals, tender submissions, and change orders from contractors to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Attended project, contractor, and stakeholder meetings to monitor cost performance and financial trends.
• Mentored and guided project and field teams on cost management and best practices.
• Evaluated team performance in cost reporting and financial management.
• Developed and managed budgets, tracked expenditures and forecasts, and presented results with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Worked with engineers, architects, and contractors to prepare estimates using Bluebeam for take-offs and Excel for cost models.
• Reviewed and managed scope changes, variations, and change orders.
• Reviewed cost-related deliverables for compliance and accuracy.
• Maintained regular communication with contractors and project managers to track cost performance and project risks.
• Reviewed contractor submissions, RFIs, and change orders.
• Provided recommendations and summaries to support informed project decisions.

Benefits

• A great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Opportunity for people to succeed both in work and life.
• Support for a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees