Cost Control Manager Life Sciences & Manufacturing

Turner & Townsend are looking for a Cost Control Manager to oversee the financial aspects of the life science and manufacturing projects. 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.

Success in this position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a client-facing role.

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.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Qualifications :

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

Additional Information :

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs.*

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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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time