Hybrid Contract

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Cost Engineer - Data Center Construction

Responsibilities

  • Manage and organize cost review and estimate requests from the client.
  • Evaluate existing cost data and contribute to the creation of benchmark information.
  • Perform quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
  • Assist in the development of cost estimates and budgets with guidance from senior team members.
  • Verify the accuracy of actual costs against contract pricing.
  • Contribute to value engineering exercises.
  • Prepare weekly cost and progress reports for the client.
  • Review contractor pricing and engage with contractors to discuss cost submissions.
  • Issue Requests for Information (RFIs), follow up on responses, and maintain organized documentation.
  • Support procurement-related activities and contractor communications.
  • Maintain version control, documentation, and cost files according to internal processes.
  • Create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations as needed by the team.
  • Ensure compliance with Business Management Systems (BMS).
  • Collaborate with estimating, cost controls, and project management teams for coordinated project delivery.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Other

  • Monthly travel (2–3 days per trip) to the project site near St. Louis, MO is required.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
  • On-site presence and requirements may change depending on the client's needs.
  • The employer is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
  • The employer does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to their internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of their preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Required Skills
ExcelGoogle SheetsMicrosoft OfficeGoogle SuiteCost ManagementChange Management
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Turner & Townsend
A global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources to deliver impactful projects and programmes. Capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
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Posted 3 months ago