Senior Cost Control Leader, Life Sciences Manufacturing

Turner & Townsend; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Wilson, NC seeks an experienced Senior Cost Control Manager to support a major pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion. The role requires leading cost control across a portfolio of projects, forecasting, budgeting, and executive reporting for senior stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have life sciences project experience, strong communication, and an ability to collaborate with project teams, contractors, and leadership on a long-term high-profile program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Finance, Project Controls or related field.
• 5-7+ years in construction cost controls or project controls.
• Experience in life sciences, pharma, manufacturing, or complex capital projects.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting, change management, accruals, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency with control tools such as EcoSys, Prism, Unifier; familiarity with SAP/BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost control across a portfolio of construction projects in a major manufacturing program.
• Develop and maintain cost control procedures, systems, and reporting.
• Monitor budgets, commitments, expenditures, accruals, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Prepare cost reports and executive dashboards for leadership and clients.
• Lead monthly forecast cycles (EAC, ETC, contingency).
• Track cost performance and identify risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Review contractor estimates, change orders, and financial documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure aligned financial information.
• Mentor junior cost management staff and implement TT methodologies.

Skills

Cost Control

Forecasting

Budget Management

Change Management

Executive Reporting

CBS

PM Tools

Stakeholder Leadership

Life Sciences

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction/Engineering/Finance

Tools

EcoSys

Prism

Unifier

SAP

Power BI

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Wilson, NC seeks an experienced Senior Cost Control Manager to support a major pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion. The role requires leading cost control across a portfolio of projects, forecasting, budgeting, and executive reporting for senior stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have life sciences project experience, strong communication, and an ability to collaborate with project teams, contractors, and leadership on a long-term high-profile program.