Senior Cost Manager – Energy

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

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary daily contact for clients regarding cost management services.

• Provide leadership and guidance that aligns with Turner & Townsend’s mission, values, and vision.

• Negotiate change orders throughout the construction process.

• Develop and present comprehensive final cost plans.

• Reconcile changes and support the general contractor in ensuring data accuracy.

• Collect project status updates and prepare cost reports along with the latest estimate revisions.

• Draft written feedback on contractor submissions, including executive summaries.

• Coordinate cost data from NPA, subcontractors, quantities from architects/engineers, and suppliers.

• Advise on engineering priorities based on cost implications.

• Proactively address scheduling conflicts.

• Oversee cost assessments and valuations on larger projects.

• Manage post-contract cost discrepancies, change control, contingencies, and commitment tracking.

• Prepare presentations for funding data and facilitate value engineering sessions.

• Create cost plans and estimates aligned with design milestones.

• Offer commercial insights during design optioneering and value engineering processes.

• Review pricing from contractors and subcontractors and lead negotiations on the client side.

• Conduct quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.

• Generate monthly cost reports for client review.

• Negotiate and finalize accounts.

• Compile built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

• Identify, coach, and mentor emerging talent.

• Monitor commission margins, fees, and resource forecasts using internal software.

• Implement business management systems, delivery methodologies, and tools.

• Comply with relevant SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.

• At least 5–7 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the energy sector.

• RICS accreditation or progress towards it is preferred.

• Experience in leading cost management for medium to large construction projects of moderate to high complexity.

• Strong preference for candidates with construction consultancy experience.

• Solid understanding of technical aspects of the construction industry, including procurement strategies, value management, and value engineering.

• Exceptional communication skills.

• Extensive experience with SAP.

• Knowledge and experience with Ecosys.

• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Experience in client-facing roles.

• On-site presence may vary based on client requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working environment that values work-life balance.

• An equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion.

• Chance to make a difference and achieve success in both professional and personal life.

• Confidential management of candidate information.