Project Controls - Construction Management (Anticipated Opening)

Turner & Townsend • Phoenix, AZ

161d

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking driven and detail-oriented Project Controls professionals to join our growing construction management team in the Phoenix, Arizona area. This is a hybrid role requiring both on-site and in-office presence as needed. It’s an exciting opportunity for construction professionals who are passionate about delivering excellence in cost and schedule management on large-scale, complex construction programs. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in project controls, with a particular focus on cost management, forecasting, and financial reporting, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting high-tech and mission-critical projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of construction experience, including a project controls role within the construction industry.
• Strong proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Deep understanding of project control principles, including schedule development, cost control, risk management, and performance measurement.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic project environment.
• Knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks relevant to large-scale construction projects.
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to influence project teams toward achieving project control objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, data center, or mission-critical clients is highly desirable.
• Proven track record on construction projects or programs valued at $1B+.
• Strong cost management experience, including budget development, cost forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Power BI, SAP Financial & CPM, Hexagon Ecosys, and Oracle Primavera Unifier.
• Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) and cost performance metrics is a plus.
• Certifications in Power BI, PMP, Six Sigma, or related areas are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure monthly progress tracking and reporting across all projects, maintaining accuracy and consistency in project controls data.
• Report on milestones, planned value, earned value, and percent complete, and provide detailed project commentary.
• Attend project status meetings to report on major material status and update forecasts and schedules based on progress discussions.
• Summarize project performance metrics and provide strategic recommendations to project teams and leadership to resolve project controls challenges.
• Develop, monitor, and update the owner’s Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Serve as a trusted advisor to project stakeholders, offering guidance and recommendations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with project managers and contractors to maintain schedule integrity and alignment with project goals.
• Track and review change orders in coordination with project and cost management teams.
• Produce monthly cost and schedule reports for internal and client stakeholders.
• Support contract administration, including retention, terms and conditions, insurance, allowances, contingency, and incentives.
• Prepare baseline schedules and schedule basis documents for team approval.
• Conduct schedule resource loading and leveling, and consolidate contractor schedules into the IMS.
• Assess impacts to critical and near-critical paths and communicate findings to the project team.
• Monitor schedule deviations and variances, and support the development of corrective action plans.
• Facilitate regular schedule reviews with project teams to ensure timely and accurate data integration.
• Lead interactive planning sessions and quantitative risk assessments as needed.
• Maintain records of scope changes, trends, and variances affecting cost and schedule performance.
• Maintain strong communication with clients and consultants at all stages of the project.
• Implement best practices in project controls and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

• Promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees