Project Controller

Turner & Townsend; Washington; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the United States is seeking a Project Controller to provide critical project administration for construction projects, including contract documents, SOW development, cost tracking, and reporting. The role emphasizes organization, precision, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with Microsoft 365 and data visualization tools (Power BI,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business/related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 products and data tools.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Understanding of construction documentation and contract processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and route project contract documents and amendments.
• Draft and coordinate Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Route purchase orders and cost commitments for review and approval.
• Track contract execution and maintain project documentation.
• Support project managers with day‑to‑day administration and coordination.
• Prepare client presentations, status reports and executive summaries.
• Coordinate meetings and capture minutes; track actions to completion.
• Maintain schedules, trackers and reporting tools for status updates.
• Assist with budget tracking and project closeout activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and clients to facilitate execution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Client-facing presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Data Studio

Tableau

EDMS/DMS systems

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.

Project Controller provides critical administrative and project support to ensure the successful execution of construction projects. This role is responsible for managing contract documentation, preparing Statements of Work (SOWs), coordinating cost commitments, supporting Project Managers with project administration, and assisting in the development of client-facing presentations and deliverables. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and route project contract documents, amendments, and other contractual documentation.
• Draft and coordinate Statements of Work (SOWs) in accordance with project requirements and client standards.
• Route purchase orders, change orders, and other cost commitments for internal review and approval.
• Track contract execution status and maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Support Project Managers with day-to-day project administration and coordination activities.
• Assist in preparing client presentations, meeting materials, status reports, and executive summaries.
• Coordinate project meetings, capture meeting minutes, and track action items through completion.
• Maintain project schedules, trackers, and reporting tools to ensure timely communication of project status.
• Assist with budget tracking, document control, and project closeout activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and clients to facilitate project execution.
• Ensure project documentation complies with company standards and client requirements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• A bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5years of relevant work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 products
• Proficiency in using spreadsheet tools to manage large amounts of data
• Experience utilizing Power BI, Data Studio, Tableau or any equivalent program for data analytics and data visualization, preferred.
• Prior experience managing people is a plus
• Strong Electronic document management system (EDMS/DMS) experience
• Understanding of construction documentation
• Excellent communication skills

The salary range for this full-time role is $80K-$90K- per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

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