Cost Control Manager - Data Center Construction

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are looking for a Cost Control Manager to oversee the financial aspects of data center construction projects for a global technology client. 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.

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.

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.

Additional Information

• Prior experience with data center construction or similar infrastructure projects is preferred.