Senior Life Sciences Controls & Cost Leader

Turner & Townsend; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Senior Controls Manager to oversee multi-disciplinary commercial real estate solutions for large clients within Building Consultancy.

Lead cost management, pre-bid and cost planning services, and ensure funding compliance with client policies. Collaborate with Sr. Project Managers to align cost plans with master schedules while advancing new methods and client value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience with Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical facilities is preferred.
• Innovative mentality to develop methods beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems with broad business impact.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Strong math skills for complex percentage and financial calculations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of cost management for multiple real estate projects.
• Assess complex project scopes to develop budgets for pre-bid and pre-construction cost estimating and planning.
• Partner with large project teams to oversee pre-bid and pre-construction services for cost plans.
• Work with the client and Sr. Project Managers to ensure funding aligns with internal policies.
• Ensure contract language aligns with lease requirements for landlord contributions.
• Review and report bid responses with recommendations on allowances, contingencies, and reserves.
• Align cost plan with master schedule and manage cash flows and accruals.
• Apply advanced knowledge to develop new methods and best practices.
• Coach others and demonstrate CBRE RISE value-aligned leadership.
• Influence stakeholders at senior levels to adopt desired viewpoints.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and operational plans.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Client collaboration

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Senior Controls Manager to oversee multi-disciplinary commercial real estate solutions for large clients within Building Consultancy.

Lead cost management, pre-bid and cost planning services, and ensure funding compliance with client policies. Collaborate with Sr. Project Managers to align cost plans with master schedules while advancing new methods and client value.