Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
Experience supporting cost management on medium to large construction projects.
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes and value engineering.
Excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
Implement and maintain cost control systems to track project budgets and forecasts.
Assist in preparing and reviewing cost estimates for projects.
Provide cost information to support decision-making processes.
Evaluate fee proposals and bids, offering recommendations for decisions.
Conduct forecasts and cash flow analyses for projects.
Manage cost reports and provide regular financial updates.
Develop reporting tools and generate cost reports, including earned value evaluations.
Benefits
On-site presence may vary based on client needs.
Opportunity to work on large-scale Life Sciences projects.
Engagement with advanced project controls software.
Potential for professional development through industry certifications.
Full Job Description
Job Description
As a Senior Cost Controller, you will be involved with:
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.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable
Project/Program specific responsibilities:
Operate Project Controls software by developing WBS, uploading financial data from SAP, and updating forecast based on inputs from various project stakeholders; Produce monthly cost report packages for multiple projects
Develop/manage effective Work Breakdown Structure that meets each project needs while adhering to client standards.
Review contractor work progress submissions and invoices to ensure consistency with approved forecasts and budgets
Use existing Client SAP reports as a tool to gather data for cost reporting (actuals and commitments).
Manage/maintain Project Change Logs and provide reporting
Update the project cash flow in the Client portfolio management system
Review and participate with the design services team and construction manager, in the development of the cost estimates.
Market sector experience: Experience working on large-scale Life Sciences projects or similar preferred but not required.
Project/program size in dollar value: Ranging from $100k to $50M+
Software specific requirements: Experience of using project controls tools (such as Contruent/Prism or Ecosys) or PMIS highly desirable
Certification requirements: Relevant industry certification preferred
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.
Experience supporting cost management on medium or large sized construction projects.
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
Strong communication skills.
Additional Information
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the cost controller position is $120,000 annually and the maximum salary for the cost controller position is $150,000. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
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