Senior Cost Control Lead – Pharma Manufacturing

Turner & Townsend

Greenville (NC)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Senior Cost Control Manager to support a major pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion in Wilson, NC. You will oversee cost forecasting, budgeting, and reporting across multiple projects, coordinating with project teams and senior stakeholders.

The role emphasizes client-facing leadership, SOX controls, and adherence to Turner & Townsend methodologies across a long-term capital program.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, finance, project controls or cost management.
5–7 years of experience in construction cost controls, project controls or cost management.
Experience on large-scale life sciences/pharma/manufacturing or complex capital projects.
Strong forecasting, budget management, change management, accruals, and cost reporting experience.
Experience with cost benchmarking and historical cost performance data.

Responsibilities

Lead all project cost control activities across a portfolio of construction projects within a major manufacturing capital program.
Develop, implement, and maintain project cost control procedures, systems, and reporting processes.
Monitor and manage project budgets, commitments, expenditures, accruals, forecasts, and cash flow.
Prepare and maintain detailed cost reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations for project leadership and client stakeholders.
Lead monthly forecasting cycles, including EAC, ETC, contingency forecasting, and variance analysis.