Mid-Level Cost Controller, Life Science Construction (Houston)

Sccsinternational; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner and Townsend seeks a Cost Controller for life science construction projects in Houston. You will manage cost control across budgets, forecasts, WIP, and actual expenditures, aligning monthly reporting with milestones and earned value analysis.

The role requires 5–7 years in cost management with a degree in construction-related fields, advanced spreadsheet skills, and experience using Primavera P6 and MS Project. Site attendance may vary with client needs.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of applicable experience.
• Degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying or engineering.
• Advanced spreadsheet, report writing and presentation skills.
• Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project experience.

Responsibilities

• Support cost on large life science construction projects and programmes.
• Manage monthly reporting cycle with milestone planned value and earned value.
• Attend project status meetings and provide forecasts and commentary.
• Track scope changes, variances and risks; report to management.

Skills

Advanced spreadsheet

Report writing

Presentation skills

Site attendance

Education

Degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying or engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Turner and Townsend seeks a Cost Controller for life science construction projects in Houston. You will manage cost control across budgets, forecasts, WIP, and actual expenditures, aligning monthly reporting with milestones and earned value analysis.

The role requires 5–7 years in cost management with a degree in construction-related fields, advanced spreadsheet skills, and experience using Primavera P6 and MS Project. Site attendance may vary with client needs.