Associate Director - Project Control Lead

Turner & Townsend; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the United States is seeking an ambitious Associate Director-Project Controls to join our growing team. The ideal candidate has a proven track record delivering client projects and leading project controls for major accounts.

You will develop control strategies, manage schedules (Primavera/MS Project), monitor cost performance, and mentor teams. On-site leadership in California, with strong communication and risk management, will help ensure timely, on-budget outcomes for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field required.
• Graduate degree preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 8 years in a project controls role in construction.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project control strategies to optimize performance, timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to define objectives, scope, deliverables and KPIs.
• Create detailed schedules using industry-standard software, considering critical path and resources.
• Monitor progress against baselines, identify deviations, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead regular status meetings and provide reports on schedule, cost variance, earned value, and risk.
• Offer advice on cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management.
• Develop change management processes for scope changes with impact analysis and approvals.
• Support contingency planning, risk mitigation, and recovery strategies.
• Analyze project data to facilitate decision-making and provide insights.
• Train and mentor team members on project controls methodologies and tools.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices, applying them to processes.
• SOX control responsibilities may apply where required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering

Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 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.

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

• 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.

Additional Information

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

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $175,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Associate Director position is $200,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

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