Senior Cost Controls Lead – Data Center Projects

Turner & Townsend; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Senior Project Cost Controls Manager to lead cost control for large-scale data center programs. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and change management, partnering with project teams to drive cost certainty and performance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel, Primavera P6, and project controls systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost controls and project controls on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience in data center or mission-critical environments preferred.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement project controls processes and procedures.
• Lead project cost controls activities, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting.
• Manage cost and change control activities, including change order reviews and negotiations.
• Track and review change orders with Project Managers.
• Manage contingency drawdown and reporting.
• Develop and maintain project cost forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Process, track, and report on invoices and payments.
• Maintain and update cost tracking systems and databases.
• Coordinate weekly cost and progress reporting with stakeholders.
• Produce monthly cost, commercial, and project controls reports.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Contract administration

Change management

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Senior Project Cost Controls Manager to lead cost control for large-scale data center programs. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and change management, partnering with project teams to drive cost certainty and performance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel, Primavera P6, and project controls systems.