Job Description

PROJECT COST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL WITH A PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE. We are seeking an experienced PROJECT COST MANAGER. THE POSITION IS LOCATED IN NASHVILLE, TN. Ideal candidate will have excellent leadership and working experience in the pharmaceutical and/or high-tech manufacturing industry (strong preference toward candidates with biotech/pharma experience). SOME OF YOUR TOP RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE In this role, you will act as the face of the company responsible for the client relationship. You will make an immediate impact at a client where you will work with key stakeholders to develop and/or analyze high-level cost estimates and cost control reports to support the client through all phases of project life cycle. You will be asked to work with the project controls manager and project schedule lead to develop a plan for the long-term support of the project including cost control, progress measurement, risk management and change management. You must have exceptional organizational and proven leadership skills. This role also requires well understanding of field construction of capital projects, quantity-based progress measurement, and construction claims. As Project Cost Manager you will have exposure to many senior leaders and be accountable for ensuring accurate project controls communication and reporting from yourself and your team.

• Establish the cost management program and deliverables to be used on large scale capital programs
• Interface with project stakeholders as a trusted advisor to provide guidance and recommendations for the project
• Develop and maintain project cost reports including the evaluation of actual and forecasted costs against budgets and detailed analysis.
• Perform accrual and forecast reports for senior leadership including detailed management reports and support of the MMR (Monthly Management Report)
• Coordinate earned value analysis, audits, invoice / pay application reviews
• Work with construction superintendent to track installed quantities from each discipline and compare to baseline plan so that proper forecast can be achieved
• Work closely with schedule lead to ensure alignment of earned value, schedule milestone delivery, and schedule/cost change impacts.
• Assist with the performance of value-engineering analysis
• Assist with review and development, issuance and evaluation of subcontract change orders as required for their project tracks.
• Provide high level project updates to, and will work directly with, finance partners and senior project controls leadership. 
• Provide more detailed cost reporting daily or weekly updates, as required.
• Work with other internal stakeholders (such as Engineering, Validation, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, etc.) to provide unified, cost-driven solutions, identify potential conflicts, and assist in the facilitation of making critical commercial decisions.

Qualifications

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Competency using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Power BI will be a plus EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field)
• 3 to 5 years of project cost controls experience, including design and construction phases on large capital programs
• Proven ability to lead others
• Direct experience working on teams within a complex matrix environment
• EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IS A MUST
• Local candidates preferred, if not local, must be relocatable (relocation assistance provided)
• Must possess exemplary communication skills - both oral and written

Additional Information

TURNER & TOWNSEND is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. With 108 offices in 45 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients’ assets. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request

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