Project Controls Administrator - Life Science Construction

Project Controls Administrator

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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, 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 programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Turner & Townsend are seeking an ambitious Project Controls Administrator to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is an ambitious construction professional with experience analysing cost and schedule in large construction projects or programs. Hybrid opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Provide preconstruction support during project approval phase, historical cost data, assist in development of annual contractor purchase orders.
• Manage internal project budget / schedule of values within project management software, for monthly financial reporting on multiple projects.
• Manage external project budget and communications within external project management software including commitment management, change management, document control, etc.
• Manages monthly forecasts and cash flows, understands forecast variances, and develops monthly executive reports.
• Manage monthly vendor invoice review process within invoicing software, including project management review, 3rd party auditing services, and communication with accounts payable.
• Responsible for accurate accrual reporting for all existing PO's, including communication with vendors and finance.
• Facilitate change order routing and review processes within project management software, content analysis, and executive approval as required.
• Review project financial health with management team each month (via dashboards, budget software, schedule comparisons, productivity reports, etc.)
• Management of internal and contractor risk register update & contingency evaluation.
• Financial closeout of internal budgets, vendor POs, etc.
• Work closely with site scheduler to compare financial forecasts and risks that are in alignment with schedule updates.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• Minimum of 7 years of applicable experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate financial status and schedule details.
• Experience with project management, cost control, and scheduling software required.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills are necessary in this highly collaborative role.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional Information:

On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs. Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.