Reporting Manager - Rail

Turner-; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Reporting Manager to lead the development and execution of reporting strategies, delivering decision-ready insights across cost, schedule, risk, and performance.

The role focuses on governance, dashboard automation (Power BI), and ensuring compliance with internal and federal reporting expectations for large capital programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in scheduling, project controls, reporting, and data analytics.
• Knowledge of federal reporting standards and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of public-sector reporting standards and large infrastructure programs.
• PMP certification or equivalent credentials preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Experience on Amtrak or public transit projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain program-wide reporting policies, procedures, templates, and tools.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual program performance reporting.
• Integrate cost, schedule, risk, and forecast data into consolidated reports.
• Design and maintain interactive dashboards for real-time visibility.
• Coordinate with Program Controls, Finance, and Leadership to ensure cohesive narratives.

Skills

Scheduling

Project controls

Data analytics

Federal reporting knowledge

Education

PMP certification or relevant project controls/reporting credentials

Tools

Power BI

Primavera P6

TILOS

Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and 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 and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

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

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking a Reporting Manager. The ideal candidate will be a professional who can drive the development and execution of reporting strategies, oversee program and executive-level performance reporting, and ensure coordination across Program Controls and Financial functions to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable insights. The Reporting Manager will lead translating cost, schedule, risk, change, and performance data into clear visualizations and decision-ready reporting products that enhance leadership oversight, governance, and proactive program management. Experience in federal reporting standards, compliance requirements, and performance frameworks is highly valued and considered a strong advantage.

Reporting Strategy and Governance

• Develop and maintain program-wide reporting policies, procedures, templates, and tools aligned with cost, schedule, and scope controls.
• Establish standardized reporting workflows and governance frameworks to ensure consistent and transparent performance communication.
• Manage the program reporting calendar, milestone deadlines, and recurring deliverable requirements.

Program and Executive-Level Reporting

• Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual program performance reports.
• Integrate progress, cost, cash flow, earned value, risk, and forecast data into consolidated reporting products.
• Support executive and board-level reports highlighting key performance indicators, emerging risks, and management actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal and federal reporting expectations where applicable.

Dashboard Development and Automation

• Identify and implement opportunities to automate reporting through tools such as Power BI and enterprise data environments.
• Design and maintain interactive, role-based dashboards that provide real-time visibility into performance drivers and constraints.
• Ensure all reporting outputs are accurate, consistent, and aligned with stakeholder decision-making needs.

Data Integration and Quality Assurance

• Collaborate with project teams and functional leads to collect, validate, and reconcile cost, schedule, and risk data.
• Maintain traceability between source systems and published reports to support transparency and audit readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, data visualization standards, and analytical capabilities.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as a key liaison between Program Controls, Finance
• and Program Leadership to ensure cohesive reporting narratives.
• Support communication and follow-up with functional teams to meet reporting requirements and timelines.
• Provide analytical and administrative support to the Program Reporting Unit as needed.

Qualifications

• PMP certification or relevant project controls/reporting credentials preferred.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Primavera P6, TILOS, Visio, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with desktop publishing and professional graphics software.
• Strong background in scheduling, project controls, reporting, and data analytics. Knowledge of federal reporting standards, compliance frameworks, and large-scale capital program requirements is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of public-sector reporting standards and infrastructure delivery programs (transportation, rail, roadway, etc.).
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to deliver under pressure.
• Experience on Amtrak or other public transit agency projects is preferable

Additional Information

*On site requirements might change based on client needs*

*SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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.