Cost Controller

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Cost Controller looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment.

• 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
• Aid in the development of reporting tracking tools and generate 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction
• Minimum of 3 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 is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability
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