Senior Project Controls Lead - Real Estate Construction

Turner & Townsend; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director- Project Controls for Real Estate Construction in the United States. The role focuses on leading project controls for major client accounts, developing comprehensive control strategies, schedules, cost control, and risk management to deliver on time and within budget.

The candidate will work with project teams, manage baselines, generate reports, and mentor staff.

Job description

Associate Director of Project Controls - Real Estate Construction

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 150,000 - USD 190,000 - yearly

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.

Turner & Townsendisseeking an ambitiousAssociate Director- Project Controlsto join our growing team.The ideal candidate has a proventrack recordof successful client delivery. This individual willassistin leading project controls services for major client accounts and will help with wider business initiatives if needed.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive project control strategies, processes, and procedures tooptimizeproject performance and ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to define projectobjectives, scope, deliverables, and KPIs.
• Create detailed project schedules using industry-standard project management software, considering critical path analysis, resource allocation, and dependencies.
• Monitor and analyze project progress against established baselines,identifyingdeviations, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Take proactive measures to mitigate risks and address issues promptly.
• Conduct regular project status meetings with stakeholders, providingaccurateandtimelyreports on project performance, including schedule adherence, cost variance, earned value, and risk assessment.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations on project control best practices, including cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management.
• Develop and implement change management processes to assess and manage project scope changes, ensuring proper impact analysis, approval procedures, and documentation.
• Assistproject teams in developing contingency plans, risk mitigation strategies, and recovery plans to address project challenges and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Support project managers in analyzing project data and generating reports tofacilitatedecision-making,identifytrends, and provide insights into project performance.
• Train and mentor project team members on project control methodologies, tools, and techniques, fostering a culture of project control excellence within the organization.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in project controls, and proactively apply this knowledge to enhance project management processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying,engineeringor field related to construction.
• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working in a projectcontrolsrole in the construction industry.
• Proficiencyin project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong understanding of project control principles, methodologies, and tools, including schedule development, cost control, risk management, and performance measurement.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex project data and provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and clients.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and compliance frameworks relevant to the project domain.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to influence and motivate project teams towards achieving project controlobjectives.

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

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