Project Controls Manager

Turner & Townsend • Syracuse, NY

10d

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Senior Project Controls Manager to support cost and schedule controls for large construction projects or programs. The role manages project cost, change, schedule, procurement, contract administration, reporting, document control, and closeout activities, while coordinating with project managers, general contractors, suppliers, and commodity management teams. It also includes monitoring project progress and risks, maintaining cost records and benchmarks, and adhering to applicable SOX controls and QA/QC requirements. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field.
• 5–7 years of applicable experience.
• Advanced spreadsheet, report-writing, and presentation skills.
• Skill in industry-accepted applications for cost, planning, and progress measurement.
• High level of self-organization, coordination, and planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Expertise using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience across data centers, life sciences, and high-tech manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement processes and procedures.
• Manage cost and change control, including reviewing and negotiating change orders, making recommendations, and performing delay analysis.
• Track and review change orders with the Project Manager.
• Manage contingency draws, budgets, and budget tracking.
• Process, track, and report invoices and payment applications.
• Update owner cost-tracking software.
• Manage weekly progress reports with the General Contractor and produce monthly management reports and review reports.
• Produce earned value reports and review the General Contractor’s cost-tracking reports.
• Work with project managers to develop and maintain RFP, SOW, and change-order templates; support development of service agreements and SOWs as needed.
• Follow up on proposals, reviews, and negotiations to support timely execution of contracts and purchase orders.
• Develop owner-furnished equipment delivery plans with project managers, suppliers, and the commodity management team.
• Track proposal reviews, negotiations, and contract execution; coordinate and track supplier delivery plans to ensure suppliers meet planned demand.
• Report on the progress and status of SOWs that remain open for extended periods.
• Coordinate project-end purchase order closure and track work order status.
• Review financial reports periodically to check compliance with budget targets, reconcile project charges against approved contracts, and support collection of unit-cost data within sites.
• Reconcile General Contractor actual costs with the GMP and Schedule of Values.
• Administer contracts, including retention, terms and conditions, insurance, allowances, contingency, and incentives.
• Compile as-built cost estimate records for benchmarking and maintain cost benchmarking databases.
• Maintain on-site records and document control, tracking key project documents such as change orders, invoices, payments, and lien releases.
• Initiate project closeout, typically two to three months before completion; establish closeout documentation requirements and collect and track documents through completion, including warranties, as-builts, and O&M manuals.
• Set and attend change-control and cost meetings as required.
• Attend risk meetings and maintain the risk log.
• Monitor, track, and analyze field schedule progress, comparing actual progress with forecasts.
• Ensure QA/QC is followed.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Benefits

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• An inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

What This Job Offers

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