Senior Cost Engineer - Oil & Gas Construction (Anticipated Opening)

Turner & Townsend • Corpus Christi, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cost Engineer who has prior experience managing the financial and cost reporting aspects of large-scale construction projects or programs. The ideal individual will have prior experience successfully managing and leading a team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, construction management, business administration or related work experience.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of applicable experience in project cost engineering or cost management, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Working knowledge and experience of various financial management systems and software.
• Experience managing project budgets and financial reporting, preferably with an EPC background.
• Experience in implementing financial strategies, including risk identification, quantification, and allocation.
• Proven ability to liaise with and coordinate multiple stakeholders to develop robust financial documents.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience successfully managing and leading a team.
• Membership or certifications from AACE or similar 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 teams and wider business targets.
• Supporting data visualization and reporting via digital dashboard and automation tools.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

• We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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