Associate Director of Project Controls - Real Estate Construction

Turner & Townsend • Philadelphia, PA

3d • $150,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Associate Director of Project Controls to join its growing Real Estate team. The successful candidate will have a proven record of client delivery and will help lead project controls services for major client accounts, as well as contribute to wider business initiatives as needed. The role focuses on establishing and applying project controls processes to support successful construction project delivery, including schedule, cost, risk, performance, and change management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field.
• 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 insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration 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.
• Leadership skills and the 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 performance and support adherence to project 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, accounting for critical paths, resource allocation, and dependencies.
• Monitor project progress against baselines, identify deviations, risks, and opportunities, and take measures to mitigate risks and address issues.
• Conduct project status meetings with stakeholders and report on schedule adherence, cost variance, earned value, and risk assessment.
• Advise on project controls best practices, including cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management.
• Develop and implement change management processes, including impact analysis, approvals, and documentation for scope changes.
• Assist project teams in developing contingency plans, risk mitigation strategies, and recovery plans.
• Support project managers with data analysis and reporting to inform decisions, identify trends, and provide insights into project performance.
• Train and mentor project team members on project control methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Keep current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and project controls best practices, and apply relevant knowledge to improve project management processes.
• Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and an inclusive environment.

What This Job Offers

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