Cost Controller - Life Sciences

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking an ambitious Cost Controller to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is an ambitious construction professional with experience supporting project controls cost on large construction projects or programs.

• Progress each project every month to ensure all projects are monitored for project controls in line with the monthly reporting cycle, checking accuracy and consistency of data.
• Manage cost control for the project including insight on budget, forecasting, whip in progress, actuals.
• Report milestones planned value and earned value data, % complete on projects and provide project commentaries.
• Attend project status meetings report on major material status; update forecast per progress discussion.
• Summarize project performance metrics and provide specialized direction and recommendation to project teams and management for the resolution of diverse project controls issues.
• Interface with project stakeholders as a trusted advisor to provide guidance and recommendations for the project.
• Track and review change orders with project management and cost management team.
• Produce monthly reports for management.
• Maintain record of scope changes, trends and variances that potentially affect performance.
• Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages.
• Implement best practices and reporting trends both internally and externally.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• Minimum 5-7 years of applicable experience
• Advanced skills with spreadsheets, report writing and presentations.
• Skilled in the use of industry accepted applications for cost, planning and progress measurement.
• Demonstrates a high level of self-organization, coordination and planning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Expertise using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

* On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.*

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.