Construction Cost Controller | Project Controls Lead

Turnertownsend; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Cost Controller to join our growing team in Houston. The ideal candidate will support project controls for cost on major construction projects and programs, ensuring accurate monthly reporting cycles and robust forecasting.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, progress measurement, earned value reporting, and liaising with clients and consultants. Strong Excel, MS Project, and Primavera P6 skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of applicable experience.
• Advanced skills with spreadsheets, report writing and presentations.
• Skilled in industry applications for cost, planning and progress measurement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Progress each project monthly to monitor costs per the reporting cycle.
• Manage cost control including budget, forecasting, progress measurement, and actuals.
• Report milestones, planned value, earned value, and % complete with commentaries.
• Attend status meetings and update forecasts per progress discussion.
• Summarize performance metrics and advise on cost controls issues.
• Interface with stakeholders as trusted advisor on project guidance.
• Track and review change orders with project management and cost teams.
• Produce monthly management reports.
• Support contract administration, including retention, T&C, insurance, allowances, contingencies.
• Maintain liaison with client and other consultants across project stages.
• Implement best practices and reporting trends internally and externally.
• SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Skills

Excel

Report writing

Presentations

Communication

Self-organization

Coordination

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Cost Controller to join our growing team in Houston. The ideal candidate will support project controls for cost on major construction projects and programs, ensuring accurate monthly reporting cycles and robust forecasting.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, progress measurement, earned value reporting, and liaising with clients and consultants. Strong Excel, MS Project, and Primavera P6 skills are essential.