Data Center Project Controls Lead - Strategy & Delivery

Turner-; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Project Controls Lead to join our growing team. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of successful client delivery and will help lead project controls services for major client accounts and wider business initiatives.

Responsibilities include developing control strategies, defining objectives, scheduling, monitoring progress, and providing reports on performance, risk and cost variance. On-site role with SOX considerations 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management/engineering

Graduate degree in quantity surveying/cost management/engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Project Controls Lead to join our growing team. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of successful client delivery and will help lead project controls services for major client accounts and wider business initiatives.

Responsibilities include developing control strategies, defining objectives, scheduling, monitoring progress, and providing reports on performance, risk and cost variance. On-site role with SOX considerations where applicable.