Life Science Construction Cost Control Lead

Turner & Townsend; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Cost Controller to join our Life Science construction team in Houston. You will support large projects with cost control, budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, 5–7 years of experience, and proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project and Excel. This on-site role offers a dynamic environment and opportunities to influence program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of applicable experience.
• Advanced skills with spreadsheets, report writing and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Progress each project monthly to monitor project controls and data consistency.
• Manage cost control, including budget, forecasting, and actuals.
• Report earned value, milestones, and % complete with commentary.
• Attend status meetings and update forecasts per progress discussions.
• Summarize performance metrics and advise on cost-control issues.
• Interface with stakeholders as a trusted advisor on projects.
• Track change orders with project and cost-management teams.
• Produce monthly management reports and trends analysis.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

5-7 years of experience

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Cost Controller to join our Life Science construction team in Houston. You will support large projects with cost control, budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, 5–7 years of experience, and proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project and Excel. This on-site role offers a dynamic environment and opportunities to influence program success.