Project Controls Analyst – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support a prestigious technology client’s expanding data center construction program. The role involves managing project budgets, forecasting cash-flow, and ensuring financial compliance across multiple projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience in construction project controls, particularly in large-scale programs. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and other cost control tools is essential. The position requires excellent communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in construction project controls.
• Focus on large, multi‑project programs is essential.
• Experience with data center construction is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre‑construction support and develop annual contractor purchase orders.
• Manage project budgets and financial reporting.
• Conduct monthly financial health reviews and prepare reports.

Skills

Construction project controls

Forecasting

Change management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

eBuilder

Procore

Job description

Project Controls Analyst – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, focused on delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources.

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Project Controls Analyst to join our growing team supporting a prestigious technology client’s rapidly expanding data center infrastructure program. This unique role involves collaborating closely with global construction teams, site project managers, and internal departments such as Data Center Analytics, Procurement, and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre‑construction support during project approval phases, including historical cost analysis and development of annual contractor purchase orders.
• Manage internal project budgets and schedule of values using project management software for monthly financial reporting across multiple projects.
• Oversee external project budgets and communications via external project management platforms.
• Lead monthly forecasting and cash‑flow analysis, identify variances, and prepare executive‑level reports.
• Manage vendor invoice review processes, including coordination with project management, third‑party auditors and Accounts Payable.
• Ensure accurate quarterly accrual reporting for all active purchase orders, coordinating with vendors and Finance.
• Facilitate change‑order routing and review, including content analysis and executive approvals.
• Conduct monthly project financial health reviews using dashboards, budget software, schedule comparisons and productivity reports.
• Maintain and update internal and contractor risk registers, including contingency evaluations.
• Support financial closeout of internal budgets and vendor purchase orders.
• Collaborate with site schedulers to ensure alignment between financial forecasts and schedule updates.
• Assist with programmatic initiatives, training and process alignment.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in construction project controls, with a focus on large, multi‑project programs.
• Experience with data center construction or mission‑critical infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in forecasting and change management on large‑scale construction projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and cost control tools such as eBuilder or Procore.
• Experience with Unifier is a plus.
• Ability to clearly communicate financial status and schedule details across multiple construction sites.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.

Additional Information

*On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.*

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.

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