Project Controller: Contracts, SOWs & Cost Tracking

Turner & Townsend; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services firm seeking a Project Controller to provide administrative and project support for construction initiatives. The role involves managing contract documentation, preparing SOWs, coordinating cost commitments, and assisting Project Managers with day-to-day administration and client-facing deliverables.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years 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.

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.

Skills

Project coordination

People management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel / spreadsheet tools

Power BI

Data Studio

Tableau

EDMS/DMS

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services firm seeking a Project Controller to provide administrative and project support for construction initiatives. The role involves managing contract documentation, preparing SOWs, coordinating cost commitments, and assisting Project Managers with day-to-day administration and client-facing deliverables.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while