Project Controls Manager Construction Management

Turner & Townsend; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Project Controls Manager in Los Angeles, California. This role involves managing cost and schedule controls for large construction projects while ensuring accurate reporting and oversight.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in Procore, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to project management. The annual salary range is between $125,000 and $150,000, reflecting the experience and qualifications of the candidate.

Turner & Townsend emphasizes diversity and encourages applications from all community sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting project controls cost and schedule on large construction projects.
• Ability to track and review change orders with project management.
• Must have knowledge of construction industry technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Monitor each project monthly for project controls accuracy.
• Report milestones of planned value and earned value data.
• Facilitate invoice approval workflows for accuracy.

Skills

Proficiency in Procore

Advanced skills with spreadsheets

Strong English communication skills

Good organization skills

Self-motivated and proactive

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

P6 scheduling knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Project Controls Manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is an ambitious construction professional with experience supporting project controls cost and schedule on large construction projects or programs.

Responsibilities

• Progress each project every month to ensure all projects are monitored for project controls in line with the monthly reporting cycle, checking accuracy and consistency of data.
• Report milestones of planned value and earned value data, % complete on projects and provide project commentaries.
• Attend project status meetings report on major material status; update forecast and schedule per progress discussion.
• Summarize project performance metrics and provide specialized direction and recommendations to project teams and management for the resolution of diverse project controls issues.
• Develop, monitor and update owners of Project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Interface with project stakeholders as a trusted advisor to provide guidance and recommendations for the project.
• Actively work with project managers and construction firms to maintain schedule integrity.
• Track and review change orders with project management and cost management team.
• Produce monthly reports for management.
• Contract Administration (retention, T&Cs, insurance, allowances, contingency, incentives).
• Prepare baseline schedules and schedule basis documents for approval by project teams.
• Conduct schedule for resource loading and leveling.
• Consolidate contractors schedule to incorporate into IMS.
• Assess impacts on the critical path and near-critical activities and report to the project team.
• Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in the development of alternative methods for corrective action.
• Review schedules with project team members on a regular basis to ensure that accurate and timely data is incorporated in the schedule.
• Facilitate interactive planning sessions and quantitative risk assessments when required.
• Maintain record of scope changes, trends and variances that potentially affect performance.
• Maintain liaison with clients and other consultants at all projects stages.
• Implement best practices and reporting trends both internally and externally.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Project Specific Responsibilities

• Assist with project budget administration, oversight, and communication across multiple projects
• Maintain accurate project budgets and cost code structures
• Develop and update forecasts for total cost and cost to complete
• Identify and communicate budget risks, variances, and opportunities
• Oversee contract commitments in Procore, ensuring alignment with approved budgets
• Track committed and uncommitted costs and enforce budget controls
• Facilitate invoice approval workflows, ensuring accuracy and proper coding
• Review and track change orders, including budget impacts and approvals
• Monitor budget vs. actual and forecast variances
• Prepare concise, project-level financial reports with key insights
• Communicate budget status and forecast variances across all active projects
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability
• Communicate effectively across finance and operations teams

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Procore is required; Yardi experience is preferred
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
• Advanced skills with spreadsheets, report writing and presentations.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite of applications.
• Experience with cloud-based software.
• P6 scheduling knowledge preferred.
• Skilled in the use of industry accepted applications for cost, planning and progress measurement.
• Self‑Motivated and proactive.
• Demonstrates a high level of self‑organization, coordination and planning.
• Good organization skills, ability to multi‑task, be a team player and integrate easily with others.
• Must have strong and professional English oral and written communication skills.
• Full passport with no geographical limitation.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full‑time role is $125K-$150K 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 may change depending on client 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.