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.
• Provide exception-based reporting to client leadership, highlighting risks, forecast variances, and items requiring escalation.
• 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 ensure compliance with industry standards.

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.
• 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 with data center construction or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and challenging contractor pay applications and change orders on live construction sites.
• Strong commercial judgment with the ability to identify risks early and propose solutions.

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources to deliver impactful projects and programs. Majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., we provide premier program, project, and cost management offerings to clients worldwide.