Lead Cost Controller - Life Science Construction

turnertownsend· Real estate
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Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

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

As Cost Controller, you will be involved with:

  • 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.
  • Assist in developing reporting tracking tools and generating 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.
  • *SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of Cost Control experience within construction.
  • A recognized university degree in Construction Management or related field 

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* 

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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This Lead Cost Controller - Life Science Construction role at turnertownsend is based in Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, United States, Virginia, us. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Lead Cost Controller - Life Science Construction role at turnertownsend full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Lead Cost Controller - Life Science Construction role in the Real estate department at turnertownsend.
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This Lead Cost Controller - Life Science Construction position at turnertownsend was posted on Jun 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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