Senior Project Controls Manager

Company: Turner & Townsend

About Turner & Townsend:

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources to deliver impactful projects that improve people's lives. Majority-owned by CBRE, we offer a comprehensive suite of capabilities including programme, project, cost, asset, and commercial management, net zero, and digital solutions.

About the Role:

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Senior Project Controls Manager to join our growing team. This hybrid role requires onsite presence a few days per week in Chandler, AZ, to support client and team collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful client delivery and will assist in leading project controls services for major client accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive project control strategies, processes, and procedures to optimize project performance.
• 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 and resource allocation.
• Monitor and analyze project progress against baselines, identifying deviations, risks, and opportunities.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide accurate, timely reports on project performance.
• Provide expert advice on project control best practices, including cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management.
• Develop and implement change management processes for scope changes.
• Assist project teams in developing contingency plans, risk mitigation strategies, and recovery plans.
• Support project managers in analyzing project data and generating reports.
• Train and mentor project team members on project control methodologies.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in project controls.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Project/Program Specifications:

• Experience working with semiconductor and/or high-tech manufacturing clients.
• Experience with $1B+ Projects/Programs.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, SAP Financial & CPM, Hexagon Ecosys, Oracle Primavera Unifier.
• Certifications in Power BI, PMP, Six Sigma, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, accounting, finance, or a related construction field.
• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 10 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 Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of project control principles, methodologies, and tools (schedule development, cost control, risk management, performance measurement).
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Additional Information:

On-site presence requirements may change based on client needs. Turner & Townsend offers a great place to work with opportunities for change, a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. We are an equal opportunity employer celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment. Please note that Turner & Townsend does not accept speculative CVs from agencies outside our preferred supplier list. No candidate should pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process.