Turner & Townsend is looking for an Associate Director, Project Controls to lead project controls services for major client accounts. In this role, you will develop and implement comprehensive strategies to optimize project performance and ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement comprehensive project control strategies, processes, and procedures.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and KPIs.
- Create detailed project schedules using industry-standard software, considering critical path analysis, resource allocation, and dependencies.
- Monitor and analyze project progress against established baselines, identifying deviations, risks, and opportunities.
- Conduct regular project status meetings with stakeholders, providing accurate reports on schedule adherence, cost variance, earned value, and risk assessment.
- Provide expert advice 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.
- Assist project teams in developing contingency plans, risk mitigation strategies, and recovery plans.
- Support project managers in analyzing data and generating reports to facilitate decision-making.
- Train and mentor project team members on project control methodologies, tools, and techniques.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and proactively apply this knowledge to enhance processes.
- Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a project controls role within the construction industry.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Strong understanding of project control principles, methodologies, and tools for schedule development, cost control, risk management, and performance measurement.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex project data.
- 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.
- 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.
Nice to Have
- Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering.
Technical Stack
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Excel
Team & Environment
You will assist in leading project controls services for major client accounts and help with wider business initiatives.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range of $170K-$185K per year.
- Great place to work with opportunity and voice to affect change.
- Healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based in the Bay Area.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
