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 offices 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.

Turner & Townsend are seeking an ambitious Cost Engineer to join our prestigious technology client’s rapidly growing data center team. You have a chance to be a key player in our technological future, as part of a team of innovative professionals shaping our built environment.

The role requires a smart, motivated professional to work closely with global construction teams and various internal departments, including Data Center Analytics, Procurement and Finance to support all aspects of project cost management and financial forecasting for our client’s growing data center infrastructure construction team.

The ideal candidate is an ambitious construction professional with experience in contracting and purchasing for large, multi-project construction programs. In this role as Cost Engineer, you will work closely with our global construction teams in New Builds, Retrofits, and various internal departments to support multiple aspects of project cost management for our clients growing Infrastructure Construction team. Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills are a must in this highly collaborative role. The Cost Engineer work closely with site Project Controls Analysts along with other members of the project team.


Job Objectives:                           

• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and vendors
• within the Infrastructure Construction Management organization.
• Provide support to client's Project Management team.
• Strong understanding of Contracting, ability to read contracts to draft legal abstracts.
• Interface with Project Controls Analyst to coordinate contract prioritization.
• Contract generation and routing:
  • Drafting Contract Templates related to Change Management.
  • Review assigned contracts for errors.
  • Route contracts via DocuSign according to client's Approval Authority Matrix.
  • Prepare the workflow routing in the Client’s contracting software system.
  • Audit and update contract tracker to keep contracts moving along.
• Collaborate directly with Contracts and Legal team to ensure document compliance.
• Facilitate change order routing and review processes within project management software,
• content analysis, and executive approval as needed.
• Understanding of Schedule of Values and invoice compliance to provide reviews for the project
• team.
• Ensure orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts.
• Report non-conformance.
• Ability to follow processes, policies, and best practices.
• Aid with programmatic initiatives, training, and alignment opportunities.
• General office duties as needed.

• Highly Confident and Experience in drafting and executing contract documents.
• Ability to work effectively within deadlines in a fast-paced, growing environment.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up.
• Ability to build relationships within all levels of the company.
• Proven skills in consulting with internal/external business clients.
• Ability to drive change and improve end-to-end processes.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to flourish in an environment of fast growth and ambiguity.
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels, develop cooperative working partnerships and
• contribute to teams.
• Proven ability to oversee visible procurements and effectively communicate goals/objectives
• to peers or upper management.
• Ability to prioritize and use available tools to be productive and manage high volumes.
• BA/BS preferred.
• Experience with DocuSign and procurement tools.
• Construction Background.

The salary range for this full-time role is $100K-$140K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s location, experience, and qualifications.

*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/

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