Project Controls Analyst - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

Turner & Townsend are seeking an ambitious Project Controls Analyst to support a prestigious technology client’s rapidly expanding data center infrastructure program. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of technology by managing cost, schedule, and risk for a multi-billion-dollar, sustainability-focused campus development. You will collaborate with global construction teams and cross-functional stakeholders (Analytics, Procurement, Finance) to ensure financial health, accurate forecasting, and risk mitigation across new builds and retrofit projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Experience in construction project controls on large, multi-project programs.
• Proven experience in forecasting and change management on large-scale construction projects.
• Ability to clearly communicate financial status and schedule details across multiple construction sites.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and cost control tools (e.g., eBuilder, Procore, or similar).
• Ability to interpret schedules, compare baseline vs. progress, and connect schedule impacts to cost forecasts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Unifier is a plus.
• Experience with data center construction or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with renewable energy integration, advanced cooling systems, and sustainability-focused programs.
• Comfort working within phased, campus-scale programs with AI-driven infrastructure considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provide preconstruction support during project approval phases, including historical cost analysis, budget baselining, and development of annual contractor purchase orders.
• Align cost and schedule for phased campus builds, including utility planning and long-lead equipment strategies.
• Manage internal project budgets and schedule of values for monthly financial reporting across multiple projects.
• Oversee external project budgets via platforms for commitment management, change management, and document control.
• Facilitate change order routing and review, including content analysis and executive approvals.
• Lead monthly forecasting and cash flow analysis, identify variances, and prepare executive-level reports.
• Ensure accurate quarterly accruals for all active purchase orders; coordinate with vendors and Finance.
• Maintain and update risk registers (internal and contractor), including contingency evaluations.
• Conduct monthly project financial health reviews using dashboards, budget software, schedule comparisons, and productivity reports.
• Collaborate with site Schedulers to ensure alignment between financial forecasts and schedule updates (Primavera P6).
• Track impacts related to renewable energy integration, water conservation systems, and sustainability milestones.
• Support development of scenario analyses for phasing strategies and risk exposure.
• Partner daily with project managers, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams (Analytics, Procurement, Finance).
• Prepare and deliver clear presentations on project health, risks, and performance to leadership.
• Assist with programmatic initiatives, training, and process alignment to drive consistency across sites.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees