Digital Project Controls Director

Turner & Townsend; København; Hybrid; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a seasoned Project Director for digital controls to lead strategy, design, and deployment of a digital ecosystem across major programmes in Europe. The role combines senior programme controls expertise with hands-on configuration of digital tools to ensure data integrity and real-time insight for decision-makers.

The successful candidate will oversee cost, schedule, risk, change, and information management across projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• 10+ years in delivering complex digital projects.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• Strong knowledge of project controls: cost, schedule, risk, governance.
• Hands-on PMIS or digital control platforms experience.
• Proficient in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile certifications.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication in Agile settings.
• Knowledge of BIM standards or digital twins.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive digital project strategy and alignment with client objectives.
• Establish the roadmap for digital platforms including PMIS, CDE, BIM integration and data governance.
• Translate business requirements into system design specifications and configurations.
• Lead selection, implementation and configuration of digital control systems.
• Configure modules: workflows, WBS, CBS, governance, stage gates, and permissions.
• Conduct testing, validation and optimization of system logic and data flows.
• Drive user adoption through training, guides, and communications.
• Ensure deliverables meet high quality and timeliness.
• Evaluate outcomes and implement improvements for future initiatives.

Skills

Project controls

PMIS

BIM integration

Scheduling

Cost management

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

Agile & Waterfall

Data integration

Education

B.S. in STEM

Tools

Primavera Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SAP PS

Procore

CEMAR

Power BI

Job description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

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

Due to growing demand for our consultancy services,we are seekingan experienced Project Directorin digital controls. This rolewill lead the strategy, design, deployment, and continuous improvement of the digital ecosystem that underpins capital delivery performance across majorprogrammes andprojectsin Europe. This leader will combine senior‑level programmeand projectcontrolsexpertisewith practicalandhands‑on experienceinconfiguring digital tools and systems, ensuring data integrity, operationalefficiencyand real‑time insight for decision‑makers.

The role will act asanauthority on digital controls — spanning cost, schedule, risk, change, quality,reportingand information management — and will drive the integration of processes, systems and data acrosscapital programmes and projects.Excellent leadership,interpersonal skills, experience engaging with client stakeholders and the ability to work independentlyarea must. The role requires close collaborationwith cross-functional teams, seniorleadershipand external partners to allow for the delivery ofcomplex digital projects.

We are looking for senior leaders with proven experience in implementingproject, programme, or portfolio control systems

• Strong expertise across multiple control areas, including:
  • Scheduling
  • Cost management
  • Document and information management (including BIM integration)

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive digital project strategy, ensuring alignment with our business goals and clients’ strategic objectives

Establish the roadmap for digital platforms, including PMIS, CDE, BIM integration, cost and schedule systems,dashboardsand data governance

Translate business requirements into system design specifications and functional configuration

Lead theselection,implementationand configuration of digital control systems (e.g. PMIS, cost management tools, scheduling platforms, CDEs).

Configuresystem modulesincluding workflows, WBS, CBS, integrated project controls, governance and stage gate processes and user permissions

Conduct testing, validation, and optimisation of system logic, calculations,integrationsand data flows

Drive user adoption through training, guidance,playbooksand engaging communications

Ensure all digital deliverables meet the highest quality standards and are delivered on time

Evaluate project outcomes and processes, implementing improvements for future initiatives

Qualifications

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in delivering complex digital projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

Bachelor’s degree in STEM related subjects, e.g. Mathematics, Computer Science

Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as procurement, design,constructionand handover

Strong knowledge of project controls processesincludingcost management, scheduling, risk, change control,governanceandreporting

Hands‑on configuration experience with one or more PMIS or digital control platforms (e.g. Oracle PrimaveraCloud, Oracle Aconex, Autodesk Construction Cloud,Procore, CEMAR, SAP PS, Power BI,etc.)

Proficient in Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies

PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile certifications

Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in an Agile environment

Strong communicationand stakeholder management skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment

DesirableSkills and Accreditations

Knowledge of BIM standards, 4D/5D integration or digital twins

Experience with ERP systems (e.g.SAP) and enterprise data architecture

Additional Information

Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world.

We champion our people to succeed in both 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. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.