Lead Cost Engineer / Cost Manager

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. 

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business. 

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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

Position Summary

The Lead Cost Engineer / Cost Manager will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of all project cost control, forecasting, Value of Work Done (VOWD), performance measurement and cost reporting activities throughout the engineering and module fabrication phases of the project.

The successful candidate will establish and maintain robust cost control processes, oversee project forecasting and earned value methodologies, and drive integration between cost, schedule, progress and risk management functions. The role will also support the delivery of digital project controls solutions, leveraging automation, data analytics and AI-enabled reporting tools to improve productivity, forecasting accuracy and management insight.

This position requires significant experience supporting large LNG, oil and gas, petrochemical or major capital projects, together with a strong understanding of modular execution strategies, fabrication progress measurement and EPC cost control methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project cost control, forecasting, and financial performance management.
• Manage EAC, ETC, VOWD, EVM, cost risks, trends, and change control processes.
• Monitor engineering, procurement, fabrication, and contractor cost performance.
• Develop cost reports, dashboards, forecasting models, and performance analytics.
• Integrate cost, schedule, progress, and project controls data for decision-making.
• Support governance reviews and provide financial insights to project leadership.
• Collaborate with project, commercial, finance, and contractor stakeholders.

Key Deliverables

• Cost Management Plan & CBS
• EAC/ETC Forecasts
• VOWD & EVM Reports
• Cost Performance & Trend Reports
• Change & Financial Risk Assessments
• Executive Dashboards & Monthly Cost Reports
• Fabrication Cost Reports & Forecasting Models

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Project Controls, or related field.
• 12-15 years’ cost management experience on major EPC projects, including 5+ years in a lead role.
• Experience in LNG, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or major energy projects.
• Strong expertise in cost control, forecasting, earned value, and project controls.

Additional Technical Skills

• Cost Control & Forecasting (EAC/ETC)
• VOWD & Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Cost Risk & Change Management
• Integrated Project Controls & Trend Analysis
• Advanced Excel, Power BI, SAP, EcoSys, Prism, or similar tools
• Digital Reporting, Analytics, and AI-enabled Project Controls (preferred)
• LNG, Modular EPC, and Fabrication Yard Experience (preferred)
• Japanese language skills (advantageous)

Preferred Profile

• Experience on large LNG and modular EPC projects.
• Strong capability in cost, schedule, and progress integration.
• Experience supporting engineering offices and international fabrication yards.
• Familiarity with automated reporting and digital project controls environments.

Additional Information

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.

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