Associate Director of Project Controls - Real Estate Construction

Turner & Townsend • New York, NY

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About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Associate Director of Project Controls to join its growing team. The role will help lead project controls services for major client accounts and may contribute to wider business initiatives. The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of successful client delivery and provide project controls expertise across construction projects.

The position focuses on developing and implementing project controls strategies and practices to support project performance, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management. It involves working with project teams and stakeholders, monitoring project performance, advising on controls best practices, and supporting sound decision-making through analysis and reporting. On-site presence and requirements may change according to client needs. SOX control responsibilities may apply where relevant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a field related to construction.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in a project controls role in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• 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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex project data and provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and clients.
• 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 ability to influence and motivate project teams toward project control objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project control strategies, processes, and procedures to optimize project performance and support adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and KPIs.
• Create detailed project schedules using industry-standard project management software, including critical path analysis, resource allocation, and dependencies.
• Monitor and analyze project progress against baselines, identify deviations, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and take proactive measures to address them.
• Conduct project status meetings and provide stakeholders with timely reports on schedule adherence, cost variance, earned value, and risk assessment.
• Advise on project control best practices, including cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management.
• Develop and implement change management processes, including impact analysis, approval procedures, and documentation for project scope changes.
• Assist project teams with contingency plans, risk mitigation strategies, and recovery plans.
• Support project managers in analyzing project data and generating reports to facilitate decisions, identify trends, and provide performance insights.
• Train and mentor project team members in project control methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in project controls, and apply relevant knowledge to improve project management processes.
• Help with wider business initiatives as needed.

Benefits

• The company promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Employees have the opportunity and voice to affect change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director