Senior Cost Engineer

Turner & Townsend
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 ffices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver.

As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Senior Project Controls consultant with a strong cost background to work in a client facing role with one of our high-profile Oil and gas clients.

The role is to provide Cost Engineering services to our Client's Whiting, Indiana Site Solutions Group as part of the client’s shared service team.

With a specific focus on analyzing cost data in order to identify project risks and opportunities, this role will positively influence the outcome of our clients’ projects / events.

Key Elements :

Utilize the client’s standard tools and processes as appropriate for each project’s life cycle development and execution phase, maintaining consistency in cost.

bases through rigorous adherence to the controls processes.

  • Create accurate monthly cost reports, identifying variance from the plan on commitment, value of work done, changes etc.
  • Provide project management support in the development of cost breakdown structures, work breakdown structures and documenting cost, time and resource sheets.
  • Implement the change management process for projects, providing guidance on trend analysis and the assessment of change impacts on cost.
  • Maintain and promote realism in the cost forecasts in the face of commercial pressure and optimism from project teams.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 7+ years industry experience in project controls / cost engineer positions.
  • Experience in managing large / small projects.
  • Experience with Ecosys and Power BI, preferable.
  • Fully versed with cost control principals and techniques.
  • Turnaround experience a plus.
  • Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.
  • Self-starter with a client centered focus.

Additional Information

On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. 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.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com / and https : / / www.heery.com /

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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