Lead Cost Controller - Life Science Construction

Turner & Townsend • Richmond, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Controller / Change Control looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment. As Cost Controller, you will be involved with implementing, administering, and maintaining cost control systems and procedures to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts for projects of medium complexity and value. You will also assist in the preparation and review of cost estimates, provide cost information to support decisions and alternative selection, evaluate and analyze fee proposals/bids, and provide forecasts and cash flow analysis. The role involves maintaining and managing the cost report, providing regular updates on the financial position, assisting in the development, validation, and maintenance of the project schedule, and developing reporting tracking tools and generating cost reports on a regular basis, including evaluation of earned value. A key part of the role involves building intricate spreadsheets for fast and accurate data manipulation of large datasets, extracting data from several sources, transforming it to fit operational needs, and reconciling data to support complete accuracy and create a clean audit trail. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Requirements

• 8+ years of Cost Control experience within construction.
• A recognized university degree in Construction Management or related field

Responsibilities

• Implement, administer and maintain cost control system and procedures to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures and forecasts for projects of medium complexity and value
• Assist in the preparation and review of cost estimates
• Provide cost information to support decision and alternative selection
• Evaluate and analyze fee proposals / bids and provide recommendation for decision making
• Provide forecasts and cash flow analysis
• Maintain and manage the cost report and provide regular updates on financial position.
• Assist in the development, validation and maintenance of the project schedule.
• Assist in developing reporting tracking tools and generating cost reports on a regular basis, including evaluation of earned value.
• Build intricate spreadsheets to enable fast and accurate data manipulation of large datasets.
• Extract data from several sources, transforming it to fit operational needs.
• Reconcile data to support complete accuracy and create a clean audit trail.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Benefits

• A great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Support for success in work and life.
• Healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Celebration of diversity and commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Confidentiality of all information according to EEO guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level