Project Controls Lead (Cost) - Data Center Construction

Project Controls Lead

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Controls Lead to support the delivery of a major data center campus in Tucson, Arizona, an innovative program that incorporates advanced sustainability measures and cutting-edge infrastructure solutions.

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 :

Additional Information :

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