Project Controls Lead (Cost) - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend-posted about 5 hours ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Tulsa, OK
5,001-10,000 employees
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Turner & Townsend are seeking a Consultant-level Cost Manager to support a large-scale data center development in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. This multi-phase project represents a significant investment in digital infrastructure and will deliver long-term economic and utility benefits to the region. As Project Controls Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will manage cost and schedule performance, oversee risk management, and provide executive-level reporting to stakeholders.

  • Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring alignment with project scope and contractual requirements.
  • Monitor and control project costs throughout the lifecycle, track actuals against forecasts, and implement corrective actions to maintain financial integrity.
  • Prepare and deliver comprehensive cost reports, variance analyses, and executive-level dashboards, providing clear recommendations for decision-making.
  • Review and validate change orders, ensuring proper documentation, cost impact analysis, and compliance with governance protocols.
  • Support procurement activities by analyzing bids, validating cost data, and ensuring commercial compliance.
  • Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to manage invoicing, accrual reporting, and financial closeout of purchase orders.
  • Maintain benchmarking data, historical cost records, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
  • Assist with schedule development and updates, ensuring cost and schedule data are integrated for accurate performance tracking.
  • Monitor schedule progress against baseline, identify potential delays, and communicate impacts on cost and contingency planning.
  • Provide regular status updates and executive-level presentations summarizing cost and schedule performance, risks, and recommended actions.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements, including conducting audits and governance reviews.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
  • Ability to work onsite in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in project controls with a strong emphasis on cost management and proven scheduling expertise.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage cost and schedule integration on large-scale construction projects, preferably mission-critical facilities such as data centers.
  • Advanced proficiency in cost management tools and financial forecasting systems; strong experience with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project) is required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly to senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
  • PMP, PMI-SP, AACE, or RICS accreditation preferred.
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