Lead Cost Controller / Change Control - Life Science Construction

Turner & Townsend
Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Job Description

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 programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, 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 programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Cost Controller / Change Control looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment

As Cost Controller, you will be involved with:

  • Implement, administer and maintain cost control system and procedures to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures and forecasts for projects of medium complexity and value
  • Assist in the preparation and review of cost estimates
  • Provide cost information to support decision and alternative selection
  • Evaluate and analyze fee proposals / bids and provide recommendation for decision making
  • Provide forecasts and cash flow analysis
  • Maintain and manage the cost report and provide regular updates on financial position.
  • Assist in the development, validation and maintenance of the project schedule.
  • Assist in developing reporting tracking tools and generating cost reports on a regular basis, including evaluation of earned value.
  • Build intricate spreadsheets to enable fast and accurate data manipulation of large datasets.
  • Extract data from several sources, transforming it to fit operational needs.
  • Reconcile data to support complete accuracy and create a clean audit trail.
  • *SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Change Controls Specific Duties:

  • Track and manage change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Assess and document the cost impact of each change order.
  • Update project forecasts and budgets to reflect approved changes.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for all change control activities.
  • Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely review and approval of changes.
  • Ensure change control procedures comply with company and client standards.
Qualifications

  • 8+ years of Cost Control experience within construction.
  • A recognized university degree in Construction Management or related field

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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Posted 2026-03-29

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