Cost Controller - Life Sciences

Turner & Townsend

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Company DescriptionFrom the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.Job DescriptionTurner & 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.Responsibilities:
  • 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.
  • Contract Administration (retention, T&Cs, insurance, allowances, contingency, incentives).
  • 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.
Qualifications
  • 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.
  • Excellent communication skills
Additional InformationOur 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 atTurner & 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-ES1Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: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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