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Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment As Senior Cost Controller, you will ...

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment As Senior Cost Controller, you will ...

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment As Senior Cost Controller, you will ...

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How much do senior cost controller jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior cost controller in the United States is $98,277.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $119,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Senior Cost Controllers in their day-to-day work?

Senior Cost Controllers frequently navigate challenges such as managing complex project budgets, ensuring cost accuracy amidst changing project scopes, and reconciling discrepancies between actual and forecasted expenses. They often need to collaborate closely with project managers, procurement teams, and finance departments to maintain transparency and control over financial performance. Staying adaptable and detail-oriented is key, as priorities can shift quickly in dynamic environments such as construction or manufacturing. Overcoming these challenges not only helps maintain profitability but also builds strong relationships with key stakeholders.

What does a Senior Cost Controller do?

A Senior Cost Controller is responsible for monitoring and managing project or company costs to ensure budget adherence and financial efficiency. They analyze expenses, track cost variances, prepare financial reports, and provide recommendations to optimize costs. Their role often involves collaborating with project managers, procurement teams, and finance departments to maintain cost control and forecast expenditures. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and expertise in financial planning are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Senior Cost Controller position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Cost Controller, you need strong analytical skills, deep understanding of financial management principles, and a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Expertise with ERP systems like SAP, advanced Excel proficiency, and often certifications such as CMA or CPA are highly valued. Exceptional attention to detail, leadership ability, and clear communication skills set top candidates apart in this position. These competencies are vital for ensuring accurate cost tracking, effective budgeting, and successful collaboration with project teams to drive financial performance.

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Senior Cost Controller

Turner & Townsend

Raleigh, NC โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with overย 22,000 peopleย in more than 60 countries.ย 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure,ย energyย and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve peopleโ€™s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the worldโ€™s most impactful projects andย programmesย as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.ย 

Our capabilities includeย programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.ย 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the worldโ€™s largest commercial real estateย servicesย and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premierย programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.ย 

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controllerย looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environmentย 

As Senior Cost Controller, you will be involved with:ย 

  • Implement,ย administerย andย maintainย cost control system and procedures to track project budgets, commitments,ย expendituresย and forecasts for projects of medium complexity and valueย 

  • Assistย in the preparation and review of cost estimatesย 

  • Provide cost information to support decision and alternativeย selectionย 

  • Evaluate and analyze fee proposals / bids and provide recommendation for decision makingย 

  • Provide forecasts and cash flow analysisย 

  • Maintain and manage the cost report and provide regular updates on financial position.ย 

  • Assistย in the development,ย validationย and maintenance of the project schedule.ย 

  • Assistย in developing reporting tracking tools and generating cost reports on a regular basis, including evaluation of earned value.ย 

  • Build intricate spreadsheets to enable fast andย accurateย data manipulation of large datasets.ย 

  • Extract data from several sources, transforming it to fit operational needs.ย 

  • Reconcile data to support complete accuracy and create a clean audit trail.ย ย 

  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.ย 

Qualifications
  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying,ย engineeringย or field related to construction.ย 
  • Minimum of 5ย years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.ย 

  • Experience supportingย cost management on medium orย large sizedย construction projects.ย 

  • Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.ย 

  • Goodย knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management,ย and value engineering.ย ย 

  • Strongย communicationย skills.ย 


Additional Information

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

Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.ย Equal Employment Opportunity Postersย  If youโ€™d like to view a copy of the companyโ€™s affirmative action plan, please emailย recruitmentUSA@turntown.com.ย  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 orย recruitmentUSA@turntown.com.ย  This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.ย 

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