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Company 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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Cost Consultant to join our growing team supporting a prestigious technology client’s rapidly expanding data center infrastructure program. This is a unique opportunity to be a key contributor to the future of technology, working alongside innovative professionals shaping the built environment.

The Project Controls Analyst will collaborate closely with global construction teams, site project managers, and internal departments such as Data Center Analytics, Procurement, and Finance. You will support all aspects of project cost management, financial forecasting, and risk identification across New Builds and Retrofit projects. This highly collaborative role requires strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills to influence project health and risk mitigation strategies.

Note: While this role may be performed remotely, occasional travel to the client office and data center locations will be required.

Responsibilities:

• Occasional travel to the client office and data center locations will be required.
• Provide preconstruction support during project approval phases, including historical cost analysis and development of annual contractor purchase orders.
• Manage internal project budgets and schedule of values using project management software for monthly financial reporting across multiple projects.
• Oversee external project budgets and communications via external project management platforms (e.g., commitment management, change management, document control).
• Lead monthly forecasting and cash flow analysis, identify variances, and prepare executive-level reports.
• Manage vendor invoice review processes, including coordination with project management, third-party auditors, and Accounts Payable.
• Ensure accurate quarterly accrual reporting for all active purchase orders, coordinating with vendors and Finance.
• Facilitate change order routing and review, including content analysis and executive approvals.
• Conduct monthly project financial health reviews using dashboards, budget software, schedule comparisons, and productivity reports.
• Maintain and update internal and contractor risk registers, including contingency evaluations.
• Support financial closeout of internal budgets and vendor purchase orders.
• Collaborate with site schedulers to ensure alignment between financial forecasts and schedule updates.
• Assist with programmatic initiatives, training, and process alignment.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6–7 years of experience in the construction industry, including at least 4 years in a cost focused project controls role supporting large, multi‑project programs.
• Data Center or relatable mission critical construction experience is strongly desirable.
• Proven experience in forecasting and change management on large-scale construction projects. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and cost control tools (e.g., eBuilder, Procore, or similar).
• Experience with Unifier is a plus.
• Ability to clearly communicate financial status and schedule details across multiple construction sites.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.

Additional Information

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

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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