Cost Controller at Turner & Townsend — Raleigh, NC
Full-timeRaleigh, NCPosted 2026-07-22Apply on SmartRecruiters
Full job description
Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Cost Controller 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.
- Experience supporting cost management on medium or large sized construction projects.
- Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
- Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
- Strong communication skills.
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