Associate Director - Project Control Lead

Turnertownsend; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Associate Director-Project Controls to join our growing team in the United States. The role focuses on leading project controls for major client accounts, delivering control strategies and ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in project controls, schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, and strong analytical and leadership abilities to guide cross-functional teams and drive project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field.
• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project control strategies to optimize performance and control timelines, budgets and quality.
• Collaborate with project managers and teams to define objectives, scope, deliverables and KPIs.
• Create detailed project schedules with critical path analysis, resource allocation and dependencies.
• Monitor progress against baselines, identify deviations, risks and opportunities, and mitigate issues.
• Prepare regular status reports on schedule adherence, cost variance, earned value and risk.
• Provide expert advice on cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting and earned value management.
• Develop and implement change management to assess scope changes with proper validation and approvals.
• Assist teams in contingency planning, risk mitigation and recovery planning.
• Analyze project data and generate reports to support decision-making and insights.
• Train and mentor teams on project controls methodologies, tools and techniques.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/cost management/engineering

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel (data analysis)

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Associate Director-Project Controls to join our growing team. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of successful client delivery. This individual will assist in leading project controls services for major client accounts and will help with wider business initiatives if needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive project control strategies, processes, and procedures to optimize project performance and ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and KPIs.
• Create detailed project schedules using industry-standard project management software, considering critical path analysis, resource allocation, and dependencies.
• Monitor and analyze project progress against established baselines, identifying deviations, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Take proactive measures to mitigate risks and address issues promptly.
• Conduct regular project status meetings with stakeholders, providing accurate and timely reports on project performance, including schedule adherence, cost variance, earned value, and risk assessment.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations on project control best practices, including cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management.
• Develop and implement change management processes to assess and manage project scope changes, ensuring proper impact analysis, approval procedures, and documentation.
• Assist project teams in developing contingency plans, risk mitigation strategies, and recovery plans to address project challenges and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Support project managers in analyzing project data and generating reports to facilitate decision-making, identify trends, and provide insights into project performance.
• Train and mentor project team members on project control methodologies, tools, and techniques, fostering a culture of project control excellence within the organization.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in project controls, and proactively apply this knowledge to enhance project management processes.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working in a project controls role in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong understanding of project control principles, methodologies, and tools, including schedule development, cost control, risk management, and performance measurement.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex project data and provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and clients.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and compliance frameworks relevant to the project domain.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to influence and motivate project teams towards achieving project control objectives.

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

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