Turner & Townsend · Houston, TX

Senior Cost Engineer - Natural Resources at Turner & Townsend — Houston, TX

Full-timeHouston, TXPosted 2026-07-21Apply on SmartRecruiters

Full job description

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.

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

Project/Program specific responsibilities:

  • Market sector experience: Oil and Gas, Power Generation, Utility or other heavy industry experience required.
  • Project/program size in dollar value: Demonstrated experience on projects or programs >$1BB
  • Software specific requirements: SAP, Ecosys, Power-BI, Power Automate
  • Certification requirements: Membership or certifications from AACE or similar preferred
  • 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.

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