Cost Control Manager - Life Sciences & Manufacturing at Turner & Townsend Ltd

Hillsboro, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Leadership, Risk Assessment, Contract Negotiation, Change Management, Cost Control Systems, Financial Forecasting, Vendor Selection, Project Management, Compliance

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Job Description Turner & Townsend are looking for a Cost Control Manager to oversee the financial aspects of the life science and manufacturing projects. The key responsibilities of this role include: Monitoring and controlling costs to ensure the financial health of projects. Managing cash flow, pay applications, and change management. Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Implementing cost-saving measures to meet project goals and client requirements. Success in this position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a client-facing role. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems. Track and report all project expenditures, preparing and analyzing cost reports. Monitor cost performance, identifying risks and providing mitigation strategies. Collaborate with project managers, finance, and procurement teams for accurate invoicing, budgeting, and forecasting. Manage procurement strategies, vendor selection, and contract negotiations. Oversee contract administration and ensure compliance. Conduct risk assessments and implement management protocols. Prepare cost estimates and maintain a project cost database. Represent the company during client meetings, providing insights on cost management. Provide regular project status updates and detailed progress reports. Ensure all cost management activities adhere to industry standards and legal regulations. Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts. Monitor actual cash flow against forecasts and take corrective actions. Coordinate with finance teams to manage cash inflows and outflows. Prepare detailed cash flow reports for stakeholders. Prepare and submit pay applications to clients. Review and verify subcontractor and vendor invoices. Resolve discrepancies with pay applications and track their status. Document and assess changes to project scope, schedule, or budget. Implement change management protocols and prepare change order requests. Maintain a change management log. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5+ years in cost-focused project controls or cost management, with 3+ years on large-scale construction projects. Strong experience in cost management, budgeting, and financial reporting within the data center or large-scale commercial construction sector. Advanced knowledge of cost control systems, financial forecasting tools, and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying issues and proposing solutions. Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage cross-functional teams. Prior experience with data center construction or similar infrastructure projects is preferred. Additional Information *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.* Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 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. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-MK3 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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Responsibilities

The Cost Control Manager will oversee the financial aspects of life science and manufacturing projects, ensuring the financial health of projects through cost monitoring and control. Responsibilities include managing cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and implementing cost-saving measures.