Project Controls - Construction Management (Anticipated Opening)

Project Controls - Construction Management (Anticipated Opening)

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations. With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking driven and detail-oriented Project Controls professionals to join our growing construction management team in the Phoenix, Arizona area. This is a hybrid role requiring both on-site and in-office presence as needed. It's an exciting opportunity for construction professionals who are passionate about delivering excellence in cost and schedule management on large-scale, complex construction programs.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in project controls, with a particular focus on cost management, forecasting, and financial reporting, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting high-tech and mission-critical projects. Responsibilities:

• Ensure monthly progress tracking and reporting across all projects, maintaining accuracy and consistency in project controls data.
• Report on milestones, planned value, earned value, and percent complete, and provide detailed project commentary.
• Attend project status meetings to report on major material status and update forecasts and schedules based on progress discussions.
• Summarize project performance metrics and provide strategic recommendations to project teams and leadership to resolve project controls challenges.
• Develop, monitor, and update the owner's Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Serve as a trusted advisor to project stakeholders, offering guidance and recommendations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with project managers and contractors to maintain schedule integrity and alignment with project goals.
• Track and review change orders in coordination with project and cost management teams.
• Produce monthly cost and schedule reports for internal and client stakeholders.
• Support contract administration, including retention, terms and conditions, insurance, allowances, contingency, and incentives.
• Prepare baseline schedules and schedule basis documents for team approval.
• Conduct schedule resource loading and leveling, and consolidate contractor schedules into the IMS.
• Assess impacts to critical and near-critical paths and communicate findings to the project team.
• Monitor schedule deviations and variances, and support the development of corrective action plans.
• Facilitate regular schedule reviews with project teams to ensure timely and accurate data integration.
• Lead interactive planning sessions and quantitative risk assessments as needed.
• Maintain records of scope changes, trends, and variances affecting cost and schedule performance.
• Maintain strong communication with clients and consultants at all stages of the project.
• Implement best practices in project controls and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Project/Program specifications:

• Experience supporting semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, data center, or mission-critical clients is highly desirable.
• Proven track record on construction projects or programs valued at $1B+.
• Strong cost management experience, including budget development, cost forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Power BI, SAP Financial & CPM, Hexagon Ecosys, and Oracle Primavera Unifier.
• Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) and cost performance metrics is a plus.
• Certifications in Power BI, PMP, Six Sigma, or related areas are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of construction experience, including a project controls role within the construction industry.
• Strong proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Deep understanding of project control principles, including schedule development, cost control, risk management, and performance measurement.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic project environment.
• Knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks relevant to large-scale construction projects.
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to influence project teams toward achieving project control objectives.

Additional Information

On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

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