Senior Cost Engineer - Natural Resources

Turner & Townsend • Houston, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cost Engineer with experience managing the financial and cost reporting aspects of large-scale construction projects or programs. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success leading teams and delivering cost management solutions on complex capital projects. This role will support a major capital program based in Houston, Texas, providing cost engineering, forecasting, financial reporting, and project controls support across large-scale EPC projects. The successful candidate will partner closely with project leadership and key stakeholders to drive effective cost performance and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in project cost engineering or cost management, preferably within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Working knowledge of financial management systems and project controls software.
• Experience managing project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting, and financial performance, preferably within an EPC environment.
• Experience implementing financial strategies, including risk identification, quantification, and allocation.
• Proven ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and develop robust financial reporting and documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Market sector experience: Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Utilities, or other heavy industrial sectors required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting projects or programs valued at $1B+.
• Experience with SAP, EcoSys, Power BI, and Power Automate required.
• AACE membership or certification, or similar professional credentials, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and implementation of cost reporting strategies for major construction projects.
• Providing specialist technical cost engineering advice to private sector clients across a variety of construction contracts.
• Preparing and managing project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Monitoring project costs and ensuring they align with the approved budget.
• Conducting financial analysis and reporting on project performance.
• Supporting project billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards, and industry best practices (AACE).
• Building positive relationships within the project team and with client personnel and their key advisors.
• Managing and updating internal financial trackers and supporting the financial capability of the project services function.
• Supporting the delivery of both team and wider business targets.
• Supporting data visualization and reporting via digital dashboard and automation tools.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior