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Wood PLC

Turnaround Cost Controller

Deer Park, TX

The Turnaround Cost Controller partners closely with Turnaround Management, Project Controls, Procurement, Finance, Maintenance, and Contractors to deliver timely and accurate cost information that ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for turnaround manager in the United States is $59,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a turnaround manager?

Turnaround Managers are professionals responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing complex maintenance, repair, or overhaul projects—often called 'turnarounds'—within industrial facilities, such as refineries, chemical plants, or manufacturing sites. Their main goal is to ensure that these scheduled shutdowns are completed safely, on time, and within budget while minimizing disruptions to operations. They oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage timelines, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Turnaround Managers play a critical role in maximizing plant efficiency and reliability by ensuring essential maintenance and upgrades are performed effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a turnaround manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Turnaround Manager, you need strong project management skills, expertise in shutdowns and turnarounds, and typically a background in engineering or a related technical field. Familiarity with planning and scheduling software (such as Primavera P6), safety management systems, and industry certifications like PMP or Six Sigma are highly valued. Leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing teams and coordinating across departments. These skills ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of turnaround projects, minimizing downtime and maximizing operational reliability.

What are some common challenges a turnaround manager faces during large-scale plant shutdowns, and how can they be addressed?

Turnaround Managers often encounter challenges such as schedule delays, unforeseen equipment issues, and coordination among multiple contractors during plant shutdowns. To address these, it’s essential to have robust planning, clear communication channels, and contingency plans in place. Successful Turnaround Managers prioritize safety, maintain detailed schedules, and foster collaboration between internal teams and external vendors to ensure projects stay on track and within budget.

What is the difference between Turnaround Manager vs Project Manager?

AspectTurnaround ManagerProject Manager
CredentialsTypically requires industry-specific experience, certifications like PMP, and financial acumenRequires PMP or similar project management certifications, with industry experience
Work EnvironmentFocuses on distressed or underperforming companies, often in manufacturing, finance, or corporate sectorsWorks across various industries managing specific projects with defined goals and timelines
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in corporate restructuring, manufacturing, and financial sectorsWidely used in construction, IT, engineering, and corporate sectors

While both roles involve managing initiatives, a Turnaround Manager specializes in reviving struggling companies, focusing on financial and operational recovery. A Project Manager oversees specific projects to ensure timely and within-budget completion. The roles may overlap in skills but differ in scope and focus.

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Turnaround Cost Controller

Wood PLC

Deer Park, TX

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Wood is seeking an experienced Turnaround Cost Controller to support refinery and petrochemical turnaround (TAR) events at our Deer Park, Texas location. This position is responsible for the planning, tracking, forecasting, reporting, and control of all turnaround-related costs throughout the lifecycle of shutdown events. The role provides financial oversight of labor, materials, equipment, contractor services, and committed costs while ensuring accurate forecasting, reporting, compliance, and financial closeout activities.

The Turnaround Cost Controller partners closely with Turnaround Management, Project Controls, Procurement, Finance, Maintenance, and Contractors to deliver timely and accurate cost information that supports effective business decisions and successful turnaround execution.

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Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement 
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in turnaround cost control, shutdown cost control, project controls, or project cost management in refining, petrochemical, chemical, oil & gas, or industrial environments.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting refinery or petrochemical turnaround (TAR) events.
  • Strong knowledge of cost management principles including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, accruals, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
  • Experience managing contractor, labor, material, and procurement costs during maintenance shutdowns or capital projects.
  • Strong understanding of change management processes and cost impacts resulting from scope changes.
  • Knowledge of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), cost coding, and project reporting methodologies.
  • Proficiency with SAP, including purchase order and cost tracking functions.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, reporting tools, and data analysis.
  • Experience using Power BI for dashboard creation, reporting, and data visualization.
  • Ability to develop and maintain detailed cost forecasts and provide accurate financial analysis.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced turnaround environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information to various stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience supporting project audits, financial reconciliations, and closeout activities preferred.
  • Previous experience in a senior cost control or project controls role is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and monitor turnaround budgets, forecasts, and cost reports throughout all phases of the turnaround lifecycle.
  • Track and manage planned, committed, actual, and forecasted costs for labor, materials, equipment, and contractor services.
  • Support development of turnaround cost estimates and assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Review and maintain applicable Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and cost coding structures to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting.
  • Monitor purchase order creation, commitments, and expenditures against approved turnaround budgets.
  • Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, Contractors, and Turnaround Teams to ensure timely and accurate capture of costs.
  • Monitor real-time spending and identify cost variances, trends, and potential risks; communicate issues and recommend corrective actions. 
  • Prepare and distribute timely cost performance reports, forecasts, and financial updates for turnaround stakeholders. 
  • Support change management processes by evaluating cost impacts associated with scope changes and additional work. 
  • Work closely with planning and turnaround teams to ensure forecasts accurately reflect schedule progress and project execution status. 
  • Validate contractor progress and work completion prior to invoice approval and processing. 
  • Track contractor invoices and facilitate invoice submission to ensure timely cost recognition and spend absorption. 
  • Support monthly accrual processes and collaborate with site Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting and period close activities. 
  • Perform variance analysis and provide insight into budget performance, contingency utilization, and forecast accuracy. 
  • Participate in turnaround status meetings and present cost performance updates to management and stakeholders. 
  • Maintain complete and accurate documentation in accordance with Wood and client requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits by ensuring proper financial records and supporting documentation are maintained.
  • Facilitate turnaround cost closeout activities, including final reporting and reconciliation of expenditures.
  • Conduct post-turnaround cost reviews and contribute lessons learned to improve future turnaround planning and execution.
  • Promote continuous improvement initiatives and best practices within cost control and project controls processes.
  • Ensure compliance with Wood policies, procedures, client requirements, and applicable financial controls.

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