Associate Director - Project Controls Lead (Life Sciences Construction)

Turner & Townsend•Philadelphia, PA

22h

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director-Project Controls Lead to join its growing team. The role will help lead project controls services for major client accounts, support successful client delivery, and contribute to wider business initiatives as needed. It focuses on developing and implementing project control strategies and procedures to help projects meet schedules, budgets, and quality standards. The role also provides project controls advice, supports project teams with analysis and reporting, and trains and mentors team members. SOX control responsibilities may be part of the role where applicable.

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.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influ—(the source text is truncated).

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 and identify deviations, risks, and opportunities for improvement; take proactive steps to mitigate risks and address issues.
Conduct project status meetings and provide 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 scope changes.
Assist project teams with contingency plans, risk mitigation strategies, and recovery plans.
Support project managers in analyzing data and generating reports to facilitate decisions, identify trends, and provide insights into performance.
Train and mentor project team members on project control methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Keep up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and apply relevant knowledge to improve project management processes.
Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.