Project Controls Lead - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • San Francisco, CA

2d • $140,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Controls Lead to join their prestigious data center team. This role involves working with a high-profile technology client on a massive data center construction portfolio across the US. The ideal candidate is an ambitious construction professional with at least eight years of experience managing and analyzing cost in large, multi-project construction programs. In this role as a Senior Project Controls Lead, you will work closely with global construction teams across New Builds, Retrofits and Leased, as well as various internal departments, to oversee all aspects of project cost management and risk identification for the client's growing Infrastructure Construction team. Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills are a must in this highly collaborative role. The Project Controls Lead will work closely with internal Vendor management and site Project Management to report project health and influence how Site Teams understand and mitigate project risks. They will also work closely with Turner and Townsend’s Vendor Management team to oversee portfolio deliverables, training, and growth.

Requirements

• BA/BS or equivalent in construction management or engineering.
• Minimum of (8) year’s professional experience in construction and project planning for large multi-project construction programs.
• Strong collaboration skills and problem-solving mindset.
• Experienced with Primavera P6, Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) and Google Suite.
• Must be familiar with a cost control tooling (such as eBuilder, Procore, or others).
• Ability to clearly communicate financial status and schedule details from multiple construction sites to project managers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills are a must in this highly collaborative role.

Responsibilities

• Provide preconstruction support during project approval phase, provide historical cost data, assist in development of annual contractor purchase orders.
• Manage internal project budget / schedule of values within project management software, for monthly financial reporting on multiple New Builds and Retrofit projects on campus.
• Manage external project budget and communications within external project management software including commitment management, change management, document control, etc.
• Manages monthly forecasts and cash flows, understand forecast variances, develop monthly executive reports.
• Manage monthly vendor invoice review process within invoicing software, including project management review, 3rd party auditing services, and communication with Accounts Payable.
• Responsible for accurate quarterly accrual reporting for all existing PO's on campus, including communication with vendors and Finance.
• Facilitate change order routing and review processes within project management software, content analysis, and executive approval as required.
• Review project financial health with management team each month (via dashboards, budget software, schedule comparisons, productivity reports, etc.).
• Management of Internal and Contractor Risk Register update & contingency evaluation.
• Financial closeout of internal budgets, Vendor POs, etc.
• Work closely with Site Scheduler to compare financial forecasts and risks are in alignment with schedule updates.
• Assistance with programmatic initiatives, training, and alignment opportunities.
• Line manages approximately 3-5 staff overseeing multiple data center locations.
• QAQC all deliverables and ensure all timelines are met.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

• A great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Support for succeeding both in work and life.
• Promotion of a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree