Project Director - Project Controls Lead (Construction)

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.

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Project Controls Director to build, organize, grow and manage a Project Controls Group to support Project and Program Management work throughout the US. 

The role requires a smart, motivated professional who understands Project Controls, including scheduling, cost management, project management information systems, and construction delivery overall. 

The Project Controls Director’s duties will include reviewing costs, tracking progress, reporting results, process improvement and benchmarking.

Responsibilities:

• Provide project controls support, leadership, and guidance to Project and Program Management Teams throughout the program lifecycle.
• Drive innovation and consistency across the organization through the use of industry-leading tools, methodologies and systems.
• Drive integration with client tools & systems for benchmarking, analysis & process control.
• Develop document control standards and processes.
• Create and maintain dashboards for recording changes, trends and project performance.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with site based project controls staff and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with key client contacts to achieve continuous improvement of processes, guidelines and templates.
• Provide guidance in the development of initial project budgets.
• Provide Project Controls guidance and QA/QC to project teams.
• Assist project teams in the preparation of monthly Project Controls reports and other progress reports for our clients.
• Provide guidance in the development of a project schedule detailing when stakeholder meetings will be needed, when reviews will be necessary and an overall project plan.
• Maintain the standards, processes, procedures, and deliverables for project reporting.
• Create a training plan that can be used to rollout the processes (web-based, video, in person, etc.).
• Perform benchmarking, including data collection at key stages of the projects.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for data and tools.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• Experience working in project controls, project management or cost management in the construction industry.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem resolution skills with demonstrated ability to communicate with people at all levels of the organization.
• Action-oriented and excellent organization skills with demonstrated ability to multitask.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation.
• The tenacity and drive to inject value and create solutions.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with project teams.
• Advanced skills with spreadsheets, report writing and presentations.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite of applications.
• Experience with cloud-based construction management software, such as e-builder and Kahua is preferred.
• P6 scheduling knowledge preferred.
• Skilled in the use of construction industry accepted applications for project management including cost, planning and progress measurement.
• Self-Motivated and proactive.
• Demonstrates a high level of self-organization, coordination and planning.
• Good organization skills, ability to multi-task, be a team player and integrate easily with others.
• Must have strong and professional English oral and written communication skills.
• Full passport with no geographical limitation.
• Ability to lead and manage people. 

Education/Experience:

• Experience working in a cost focused construction Project Controls role.
• Experience working on large-scale, complex construction projects and programs.
• Experience in vertical construction preferred.
• Degree in engineering, architecture, cost management, quantity surveying or construction is preferred.
• Requires a detailed knowledge of construction industry standards and methods.

*On site requirements might change based on clients needs.

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. 

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ 

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