Project Controls Lead (Cost) - Data Center Construction

Project Controls Lead (Cost) - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking a Consultant-level Cost Manager to support a large-scale data center development in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. This multi-phase project represents a significant investment in digital infrastructure and will deliver long-term economic and utility benefits to the region. As Project Controls Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will manage cost and schedule performance, oversee risk management, and provide executive-level reporting to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring alignment with project scope and contractual requirements.
• Monitor and control project costs throughout the lifecycle, track actuals against forecasts, and implement corrective actions to maintain financial integrity.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive cost reports, variance analyses, and executive-level dashboards, providing clear recommendations for decision-making.
• Review and validate change orders, ensuring proper documentation, cost impact analysis, and compliance with governance protocols.
• Support procurement activities by analyzing bids, validating cost data, and ensuring commercial compliance.
• Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to manage invoicing, accrual reporting, and financial closeout of purchase orders.
• Maintain benchmarking data, historical cost records, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Assist with schedule development and updates, ensuring cost and schedule data are integrated for accurate performance tracking.
• Monitor schedule progress against baseline, identify potential delays, and communicate impacts on cost and contingency planning.
• Provide regular status updates and executive-level presentations summarizing cost and schedule performance, risks, and recommended actions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements, including conducting audits and governance reviews.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.