Construction Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Finance, Project Controls, Cost Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5–7 years of experience in construction cost controls, project controls, cost management, or commercial management.
• Experience supporting large-scale life sciences, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, industrial, or other complex capital projects.
• Strong experience with cost forecasting, budget management, change management, commitment tracking, accruals, cash flow forecasting, and cost reporting.
• Ability to analyze project financial performance, identify trends and risks, and provide recommendations to project leadership.
• Working knowledge of estimating, cost planning, and estimate validation, including review of contractor estimates and change order pricing.
• Proficiency with project controls and reporting tools such as EcoSys, Prism, Unifier, SAP, Power BI, Procore, Primavera P6, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement strategies, and commercial management practices.
• Excellent client-facing communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Construction consultancy experience.
• Professional certifications such as CCP, PSP, PMP, CEP, or MRICS.
• Experience supporting greenfield, brownfield, expansion, retrofit, or facility modernization projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project cost control activities across a portfolio of construction projects within a major manufacturing capital program.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project cost control procedures, systems, and reporting processes.
• Monitor and manage project budgets, commitments, expenditures, accruals, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations for project leadership and client stakeholders.
• Lead monthly forecasting cycles, including EAC, ETC, contingency forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Track and report cost performance against approved budgets, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Manage commitment and change control logs, ensuring commercial transactions are accurately recorded, reviewed, and approved.
• Review contractor payment applications, invoices, forecasts, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze cost impacts associated with potential changes, scope growth, schedule impacts, and construction risks.
• Coordinate with project management, project controls, scheduling, procurement, engineering, and construction teams to align project financial information.
• Maintain project cost breakdown structures, funding allocations, and cost coding structures.
• Support contingency management, including risk review and drawdown recommendations.
• Develop and maintain cost benchmarking and historical cost performance data.
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports to project leadership and client executives.
• Identify cost trends and provide proactive recommendations to support project decision-making.
• Participate in value engineering and cost optimization initiatives during project execution.
• Support review and validation of contractor estimates, change orders, and commercial proposals.
• Assist with budget development and estimate reviews during planning and design phases as needed.
• Ensure accurate project closeout reporting, final account reconciliation, and lessons learned documentation.
• Mentor junior cost management and project controls professionals.
• Implement and maintain Turner & Townsend methodologies, tools, and business management systems.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Mileage reimbursement and additional commuting support may be available based on individual circumstances.