Project Controls Lead (Cost) - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company seeks a Consultant-level Cost Manager for a data center project in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This role is essential for managing project costs and schedules, ensuring delivery within budget and quality standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 7 years of experience in project controls, particularly in cost management. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is required. This position offers a dynamic environment where you will engage with multiple stakeholders to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project controls focused on cost management.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments with multiple stakeholders.
• PMP, PMI-SP, AACE, or RICS accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and forecasts.
• Monitor and control project costs throughout the lifecycle.
• Prepare comprehensive cost reports and executive dashboards.

Skills

Cost management

Project scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job 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.

Job Description

Consultant-level Cost Manager – Project Controls Lead, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. This role supports a large-scale data center development project and is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring alignment with project scope and contractual requirements.
• Monitor and control project costs throughout the lifecycle, track actuals against forecasts, and implement corrective actions to maintain financial integrity.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive cost reports, variance analyses, and executive-level dashboards, providing clear recommendations for decision-making.
• Review and validate change orders, ensuring proper documentation, cost impact analysis, and compliance with governance protocols.
• Support procurement activities by analyzing bids, validating cost data, and ensuring commercial compliance.
• Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to manage invoicing, accrual reporting, and financial closeout of purchase orders.
• Maintain benchmarking data, historical cost records, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Assist with schedule development and updates, ensuring cost and schedule data are integrated for accurate performance tracking.
• Monitor schedule progress against baseline, identify potential delays, and communicate impacts on cost and contingency planning.
• Provide regular status updates and executive-level presentations summarizing cost and schedule performance, risks, and recommended actions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements, including conducting audits and governance reviews.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Ability to work onsite in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project controls with a strong emphasis on cost management and proven scheduling expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cost and schedule integration on large-scale construction projects, preferably mission-critical facilities such as data centers.
• Advanced proficiency in cost management tools and financial forecasting systems; strong experience with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project) is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly to senior stakeholders.
• PMP, PMI-SP, AACE, or RICS accreditation preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Additional Information

On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.

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Contact

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