Senior Cost Controller- Life Science Construction

Turner & Townsend • Raleigh, NC

6h

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller who is ready for the next step in their career or is currently performing at a senior level in a similar environment.
As a Senior Cost Controller, you will be involved with:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related construction field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience supporting cost management on large and complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present cost insights clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently, mentor junior team members, and contribute to a collaborative project environment.

Nice To Haves

• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement, administer, and maintain cost control systems and procedures to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts for complex and high‑value projects.
• Lead the preparation and review of cost estimates, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project objectives.
• Provide strategic cost insights and scenario analyses to support decision‑making and alternative selection.
• Evaluate and analyze fee proposals and bids, offering clear recommendations for leadership review.
• Develop and maintain detailed forecasts and cash flow analyses, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Maintain and manage comprehensive cost reports, delivering regular updates on financial position to project leadership and stakeholders.
• Support the development, validation, and maintenance of the project schedule, ensuring alignment between cost and schedule performance.
• Develop advanced reporting and tracking tools; generate cost reports on a regular basis, including earned value analysis and variance reporting.
• Build and manage complex spreadsheets to enable fast and accurate manipulation of large datasets.
• Extract, transform, and reconcile data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and maintain a clean audit trail.
• Support SOX control responsibilities where applicable, ensuring compliance with all required standards.

What This Job Offers

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