Senior Cost Engineer – Energy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on a daily basis

• Provide enhanced cost management services for substantial capital construction projects

• Assist with renewable energy, transmission, industrial, and infrastructure initiatives

• Negotiate change orders throughout the entire construction lifecycle

• Create and deliver cost plans, estimates, and project forecasts

• Evaluate and support cost estimates alongside design and construction teams

• Reconcile project modifications and verify contractor cost data

• Collaborate with stakeholders to compile cost reports and update estimates

• Assess contractor submissions and formulate commercial recommendations

• Gather cost information from contractors, suppliers, consultants, and design teams

• Offer commercial insights based on cost implications and project priorities

• Address project and commercial challenges with minimal oversight

• Execute cost checks, valuations, and validation processes on intricate projects

• Oversee change control, contingency, commitment tracking, and cost variance reporting

• Prepare funding presentations and assist in value engineering efforts

• Develop and sustain cost plans throughout the design and construction phases

• Review pricing from contractors and subcontractors while aiding commercial negotiations

• Conduct quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management tasks

• Manage cost audits, benchmarking, forecasting, and monthly reporting

• Assist in final account negotiations and project closure activities

• Maintain benchmarking databases and historical cost records

• Mentor junior team members and facilitate team development

• Aid in commission financial management, forecasting, and reporting

• Implement company systems, procedures, and best practices for delivery

• Foster a collaborative culture and uphold high standards of client service

• Comply with relevant SOX control responsibilities

⛳️ Requirements

• 5-7+ years of experience in cost engineering, cost management, estimating, or project controls for major capital projects

• Proven experience in leading cost management efforts on medium to large-scale construction projects

• Background in supporting renewable energy, transmission, utility, infrastructure, industrial, or substantial capital programs

• Construction consultancy experience is highly preferred

• In-depth knowledge of estimating, forecasting, change management, cost control, and project controls

• Proficient in developing and reviewing budgets, forecasts, cash flows, contingencies, and cost reports

• Solid understanding of procurement strategies, value management, and value engineering

• Familiarity with SAP is preferred

• Experience with EcoSys is preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline

• RICS accreditation, or progress towards it, is preferred

• Outstanding communication, analytical, and stakeholder management abilities

• Experience supporting multi-site programs or projects spread across various locations is preferred

• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

• Client-facing experience coupled with strong communication skills

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working environment

• Work-life balance support

• Opportunity to drive change

• Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace

• Confidential handling of information

• Flexible working arrangements