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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cost Control Consultant - Data Center... - **Company:** Turner & Townsend - **Location:** Monroe, LA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Data Centers - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gfe46k ## About the Role Success in this position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a client-facing role., + Proximity to Monroe, LA (or willingness to travel) - 5 days a week on project in Holly Ridge, LA. + Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. + Minimum of 7+ years in cost-focused project controls or cost management, with 3+ years on large-scale construction projects. + Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage cross-functional teams. + Prior experience with data center construction or similar infrastructure projects is preferred. + Strong professional presence, emotional maturity, and the ability to maintain a respectful and composed approach when managing conflict, challenge, and competing priorities. + Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to take ownership, support the wider team, and contribute to a high-performance site culture. + Demonstrated experience reviewing and challenging contractor / subcontractor pay applications, change orders, and commercial backup on large live construction projects. + Strong understanding of forecast final cost management, variance analysis, accruals, commitments, and cost-to-complete methodology. + Experience establishing and maintaining robust cost controls, audit trails, and reporting governance across complex construction programs. + Strong commercial judgement with the ability to identify risk early, challenge assumptions, and communicate issues clearly with proposed solutions. + Strong experience in cost management, budgeting, and financial reporting within the data center or large-scale commercial construction sector. + Advanced knowledge of cost control systems, financial forecasting tools, and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles. + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. + Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. + Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences. + Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. + Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying issues and proposing solutions. ## Description **Turner & Townsend** are looking for a **Senior Cost Control Consultant** to oversee the financial aspects of major data center construction program for a global technology client., + Build strong working relationships across stakeholders through clear communication, constructive challenge, reliability, and a collaborative attitude. + Demonstrate a professional, respectful, and solutions-oriented approach when engaging with clients, contractors, and internal teams, particularly in high-pressure project environments. + Lead the review and commercial challenge of general contractor and trade partner pay applications, change requests, and supporting backup to ensure accuracy, entitlement, and value for money. + Own forecast-at-complete / estimate-at-completion reporting, including variance analysis, identification of key cost movements, and recommended corrective actions. + Maintain a clear and auditable cost control environment across commitments, changes, accruals, invoices, and forecasts, ensuring all records are accurate and decision-ready. + Provide exception-based reporting to the client and project leadership, highlighting key risks, aging change, unfunded exposure, forecast variances, and items requiring escalation. + Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems. + Track and report all project expenditures, preparing and analyzing cost reports. + Monitor cost performance, identifying risks and providing mitigation strategies. + Collaborate with project managers, finance, and procurement teams for accurate invoicing, budgeting, and forecasting. + Oversee contract administration and ensure compliance. + Conduct risk assessments and implement management protocols. + Provide regular project status updates and detailed progress reports. + Ensure all cost management activities adhere to industry standards and legal regulations. + Manage cash flow process with the general contractors and review variances and provide detailed feedback. + Prepare detailed monthly cash flow reports/narratives for client to review. + Prepare and submit pay applications review to clients, resolve discrepancies and track their status. + Review and verify subcontractor and vendor invoices. + Document and assess changes to project scope, schedule, or budget. + Implement change management protocols and prepare change order requests. + SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. ## 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