Project Director - Project Controls Lead

Turner & Townsend; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking a Director of Project Controls to lead high-level strategic direction on a healthcare construction project. Candidates should have a track record of managing projects over $1 billion, possess strong skills in cost and risk management, and have at least 10 years of experience in multi-phase capital projects. The salary range is $200,000-$240,000 per year, with on-site requirements subject to change.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading controls on new-build projects of $1 billion or larger.
• Knowledge of multiple contract delivery methods and their merits.
• Experience implementing and managing a project controls system for a major capital project.

Responsibilities

• Establish high-level strategic direction of project controls.
• Lead the project budget approval process.
• Conduct risk workshops and mitigate actions.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Cost control

Schedule management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in construction-related disciplines

Tools

Project management systems

Job description

Job Overview

Turner & Townsend is looking for a Director of Project Controls to lead our team on a large, new‑build healthcare construction project.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and execute high‑level strategic direction of project controls, including cost, risk and schedule management.
• Lead the project budget approval process and develop overall financial plans.
• Conduct risk workshops, identify risks, establish likelihood and severity, and define mitigation actions.
• Coordinate cross‑functional deliverables and motivate the team through clear direction and goals.
• Facilitate weekly team meetings to discuss progress and drive performance.
• Lead development and production of regular reporting.
• Manage the Project Controls Team and assure deliverables with quality control and assurance.
• Prepare documentation for project gateways and approvals.
• Develop guidelines for project chartering, partnering, and establishing baseline metrics.
• Review and approve project master schedules, budgets, cash flow, and change‑management plans.
• Oversee estimating, life‑cycle costing, and contingency methodology.
• Develop protocols for diversity compliance, monitoring, and reporting.
• Report performance against project metrics, including forecasting, trending, incidents and overall status.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to negotiate consent for change‑management actions.
• Identify opportunities for risk improvement, Monte‑Carlo analyses, and process integration.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading controls on new‑build projects of $1 billion or larger.
• Knowledge of multiple contract delivery methods and their merits.
• Proven success with schedules, cost control, estimating and risk management.
• Experience implementing and managing a project controls system for a major capital project.
• Knowledge of web‑based project management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience establishing and monitoring project baselines and performance metrics.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction‑related disciplines.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex, multi‑phase, capital projects or programs.

Compensation

$200,000‑$240,000 per year (base salary only; total compensation may vary based on experience).

EEO Statement

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.

Additional Information

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