Project Controls Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Project Controls Assistant to join our growing team in the United States. The ideal candidate will analyze cost and schedule on large construction projects, support preconstruction activities, and manage budgets and forecasts.

Responsibilities include internal and external budget management, change order reviews, vendor invoicing, accrual reporting, and monthly executive reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• 3+ years of applicable experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate financial status and schedule details.
• Experience with project management, cost control, and scheduling software required.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills in a collaborative role.

Responsibilities

• Provide preconstruction support during project approval phase, historical cost data, and assist in the development of annual contractor purchase orders.
• Manage internal project budget / schedule of values within project management software, for monthly financial reporting on multiple projects.
• Manage external project budget and communications within external project management software including commitment management, change management, document control, etc.
• Manage monthly forecasts and cash flows, understands forecast variances, and develops monthly executive reports.
• Manage monthly vendor invoice review process within invoicing software, including project management review, 3rd party auditing services, and communication with accounts payable.
• Responsible for accurate accrual reporting for all existing PO's, including communication with vendors and finance.
• Facilitate change order routing and review processes within project management software, content analysis, and executive approval as required.
• Review project financial health with management team each month (via dashboards, budget software, schedule comparisons, productivity reports, etc.)
• Management of internal and contractor risk register update & contingency evaluation.
• Financial closeout of internal budgets, vendor POs, etc.
• Work closely with site scheduler to compare financial forecasts and risks that are in alignment with schedule updates.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Presentation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over22,000 peoplein more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure,energyand 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 andprogrammesas we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities includeprogramme, 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 estateservicesand investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premierprogramme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Project Controls Assistantto join our growing team. The ideal candidate is an ambitious construction professional with experience analysing cost and schedule in large construction projects or programs.

• Provide preconstruction support during project approval phase, historical cost data, and assist in the development of annual contractor purchase orders.
• Manage internal project budget / schedule of values within project management software, for monthly financial reporting on multiple projects.
• Manage external project budget and communications within external project management software including commitment management, change management, document control, etc.
• Manages monthly forecasts and cash flows, understands forecast variances, and develops monthly executive reports.
• Manage monthly vendor invoice review process within invoicing software, including project management review, 3rd party auditing services, and communication with accounts payable.
• Responsible for accurate accrual reporting for all existing PO's, including communication with vendors and finance.
• Facilitate change order routing and review processes within project management software, content analysis, and executive approval as required.
• Review project financial health with management team each month (via dashboards, budget software, schedule comparisons, productivity reports, etc.)
• Management of internal and contractor risk register update & contingency evaluation.
• Financial closeout of internal budgets, vendor POs, etc.
• Work closely with site scheduler to compare financial forecasts and risks that are in alignment with schedule updates.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• Minimum of 3 years of applicable experience
• Ability to clearly communicate financial status and schedule details.
• Experience with project management, cost control, and scheduling software required.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills are necessary in this highly collaborative role.

Additional Information

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

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The salary range for this full-time role is $95,000 - $125,000per 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.

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