Associate Director - Project Controls Lead

Turner & Townsend; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in Philadelphia is seeking a Mid-Senior level project controls professional to establish and manage cost management programs on large-scale capital projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in project controls within the construction industry, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. This full-time role offers a salary range of $80,000 - $130,000 which reflects the candidate's experience and expertise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project controls experience, including design and construction phases.
• Proven ability to lead others in a complex matrix environment.
• Experience in the construction industry required, life sciences experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish the cost management program and deliverables for capital programs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project cost reports.
• Perform accrual and forecast reports for senior leadership.
• Coordinate earned value analysis and audits.

Skills

Competency using Excel

Competency using Word

Competency using PowerPoint

Working knowledge of Primavera

Working knowledge of MS Project

Exemplary communication skills (oral and written)

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferably Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field)

Job description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post‑project operations. With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real‑estate, infrastructure and natural‑resources sectors 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

• Establish the cost management program and deliverables to be used on large scale capital programs
• Interface with project stakeholders as a trusted advisor to provide guidance and recommendations for the project
• Develop and maintain project cost reports including the evaluation of actual and forecasted costs against budgets and detailed analysis.
• Perform accrual and forecast reports for senior leadership including detailed management reports and support of the MMR (Monthly Management Report)
• In conjunction with the Sr. Cost Lead, coordinate earned value analysis, audits, invoice/pay application reviews
• Work closely with schedule and finance track lead to ensure alignment of earned value, schedule milestone delivery, and schedule/cost change impacts.
• Coordinate the development of Project estimates
• Assist with the performance of value‑engineering analysis
• Assist with review and development, issuance and evaluation of subcontract change orders as required for their project tracks.
• Provide high level project updates to, and will work directly with, finance partners and senior project controls leadership.
• Provide more detailed cost reporting daily or weekly updates, as required.
• Work with other internal stakeholders (such as Engineering, Validation, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, etc.) to provide unified, cost‑driven solutions, identify potential conflicts, and assist in the facilitation of making critical commercial decisions.

Qualifications

Technical Requirements: Competency using Excel, Word, PowerPoint with working knowledge of Primavera and MS Project

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field)
• 10+ years of project controls experience, including design and construction phases on large capital programs
• Proven ability to lead others
• Direct experience working on teams within a complex matrix environment
• Experience within the construction industry is a must, candidates with additional life sciences experience preferred
• Local candidates preferred, if not local, must be relocatable (relocation assistance provided)
• Must possess exemplary communication skills - both oral and written

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance. Most recruitment agencies will not charge a fee. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Salary

$80,000.00 - $130,000.00

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting

Industries

Construction, Civil Engineering, Business Consulting and Services