Cost Controller - Life Sciences

Cost Controller - Life Sciences

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking an ambitious Cost Controller to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is an ambitious construction professional with experience supporting project controls cost on large construction projects or programs.

Responsibilities :

• Progress each project every month to ensure all projects are monitored for project controls in line with the monthly reporting cycle, checking accuracy and consistency of data.
• Manage cost control for the project including insight on budget, forecasting, whip in progress, actuals.
• Report milestones planned value and earned value data, % complete on projects and provide project commentaries.
• Attend project status meetings report on major material status; update forecast per progress discussion.
• Summarize project performance metrics and provide specialized direction and recommendation to project teams and management for the resolution of diverse project controls issues.
• Interface with project stakeholders as a trusted advisor to provide guidance and recommendations for the project.
• Track and review change orders with project management and cost management team.
• Produce monthly reports for management.
• Contract Administration (retention, T&Cs, insurance, allowances, contingency, incentives).
• Maintain record of scope changes, trends and variances that potentially affect performance.
• Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages.
• Implement best practices and reporting trends both internally and externally.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications