Senior Cost Control Consultant

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial aspects of a major data center construction program for a global technology client.
• Monitor and control costs, manage cash flow, pay applications, and change management processes.
• Lead the review and commercial challenge of general contractor and trade partner pay applications and change requests.
• Own forecast-at-complete and estimate-at-completion reporting, including variance analysis and corrective action recommendations.
• Maintain a clear, auditable cost control environment across commitments, changes, accruals, and invoices.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems.
• Collaborate with project managers, finance, and procurement teams to ensure accurate invoicing and budgeting.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement management protocols to mitigate financial exposure.
• Provide regular project status updates and detailed progress reports to client leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7+ years in cost-focused project controls or cost management.
• At least 3+ years of experience working on large-scale construction projects.
• Proven experience reviewing and challenging contractor pay applications and change orders on live construction sites.
• Strong understanding of forecast final cost management, variance analysis, and cost-to-complete methodology.
• Advanced knowledge of cost control systems, financial forecasting tools, and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Ability to work onsite in Holly Ridge, LA, Monday through Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience specifically within data center construction or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial judgment with the ability to identify risks early and propose solutions.
• Experience managing complex construction programs with robust reporting governance.

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform together to deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., providing clients with premier program, project, and cost management offerings worldwide.