Project Controls Manager

About this role

Company Description

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is looking for a Project Controls Lead to join our ambitious Data Center team, working initially on a major Data Center project in the north of the country.

This is a key role within our organisation, overseeing all Project Controls of the project, establishing the required processes, templates and tools, and agreeing the baseline for cost and schedule, whilst monitoring performance against it and incorporating the impacts of risk, opportunities and change in a congrolled manner.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Identify trends and root causes of deviations against the baseline using lead and lag indicators, recommend remedial actions in order to drive best value for the client.
Lead the evaluation of the project‘s time, cost, and quality targets, applying governance controls as necessary to enable the successful delivery of the project.
Cooperate with a remote team of cost managers responsible for reaching an agreed, market tested cost baseline and ensuring the client is receiving value for money.
Guide and influence the general contractor, ensuring they are progressing in line wi...