Senior Project Controls Lead: Cost & Schedule Excellence

Turner & Townsend; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the United States seeks a Senior Project Controls Manager to lead cost and schedule controls on large construction programs. The role requires overseeing processes, change control, budgeting, earned value, and reporting in collaboration with PMs and GC teams.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in project controls, strong communication, and proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project. This position is based in the DC area with on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of applicable experience.
• Advanced skills with spreadsheets, report writing, and presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Primavera P6 and MS Project expertise.
• Excellent communication and high level of self-organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement processes and procedures.
• Manage cost/change control, including change order review, negotiation, and recommendations, delay analysis.
• Track and review change orders with Project Manager.
• Manage contingency draw.
• Budget Management and Tracking.
• Invoice/payment application processing, tracking, and reporting.
• Updating owner cost tracking software.
• Manage weekly progress reports with the General Contractor.
• Produce monthly reports for management.
• Providing review reports.
• Produce earned value reports.
• Review GC’s cost tracking reports.
• Work with project managers to develop and maintain the RFP/SOW/change order templates for various projects and support the development of service agreements and SOWs as needed.
• Follow up on proposals, reviews, and negotiations for timely execution of contracts and purchase orders.
• Develop owner furnished equipment delivery plans by working with PMs, suppliers and the commodity management team.
• Track proposal reviews, negotiations, and contract execution. Manage/coordinate and track the supplier delivery plan to ensure suppliers meet the demand per the plan.
• Provide reports for the progress and status of SOWs open for long periods of time.
• Coordinate closure of POs at project-end and keep track of work orders status.
• Periodically review financial reports to ensure budget targets, reconciliation of project charges against approved contracts, and support gathering data related to unit costs within sites.
• Reconcile GC actual costs with GMP/ Schedule of Values.
• Contract Administration (retention, TCs, insurance, allowances, contingency, incentives).
• Compiling as built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.
• Maintain cost benchmarking databases.
• On Site Records and Document Control.
• Tracking all key project documents, including change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc.
• Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance.
• Establish close documentation requirements. Collect and track receipt of all closeout documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.
• Setting and attending change control and cost meetings as required.
• Attend risk meetings and maintain risk log.
• Monitor, track and analyze schedule progress in the field (actual vs. forecast).
• Ensure QA/QC is followed.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Skills

Excel Proficiency

Primavera P6

MS Project

Cost Control

Scheduling

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Turner & Townsend in the United States seeks a Senior Project Controls Manager to lead cost and schedule controls on large construction programs. The role requires overseeing processes, change control, budgeting, earned value, and reporting in collaboration with PMs and GC teams.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in project controls, strong communication, and proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project. This position is based in the DC area with on-site responsibilities.