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Senior Cost Controller
Turner Townsend INC · 🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, US
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 65 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 22 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Turner Townsend INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles11 certified filings for “Senior Cost Consultant” (Cost Estimators) in CA: $135k–$166k, median $150k. Most were filed at wage level IV (64%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($100k) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 65 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 22 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
As a Senior Cost Controller, you will be involved with: • Implement, administer and maintain cost control system and procedures to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures and forecasts for projects of medium complexity and value • Assist in the preparation and review of cost estimates • Provide cost information to support decision and alternative selection • Evaluate and analyze fee proposals / bids and provide recommendation for decision making • Provide forecasts and cash flow analysis • Maintain and manage the cost report and provide regular updates on financial position. • Assist in the development, validation and maintenance of the project schedule. • Assist in developing reporting tracking tools and generating cost reports on a regular basis, including evaluation of earned value. • Build intricate spreadsheets to enable fast and accurate data manipulation of large datasets. • Extract data from several sources, transforming it to fit operational needs. • Reconcile data to support complete accuracy and create a clean audit trail. • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable Project/Program specific responsibilities : • Operate Project Controls software by developing WBS, uploading financial data from SAP, and updating forecast based on inputs from various project stakeholders; Produce monthly cost report packages for multiple projects • Develop/manage effective Work Breakdown Structure that meets each project needs while adhering to client standards. • Review contractor work progress submissions and invoices to ensure consistency with approved forecasts and budgets • Use existing Client SAP reports as a tool to gather data for cost reporting (actuals and commitments). • Manage/maintain Project Change Logs and provide reporting • Update the project cash flow in the Client portfolio management system • Review and participate with the design services team and construction manager, in the development of the cost estimates. • Market sector experience: Experience working on large-scale Life Sciences projects or similar preferred but not required. • Project/program size in dollar value: Ranging from $100k to $50M+ • Software specific requirements: Experience of using project controls tools (such as Contruent/Prism or Ecosys) or PMIS highly desirable • Certification requirements: Relevant industry certification preferred • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction. • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry. • Experience supporting cost management on medium or large sized construction projects. • Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred. • Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering. • Strong communication skills. *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. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email recruitmentUSA@turntown.com . 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 or rec