Project Controls Manager - Real Estate Construction

Turner & Townsend • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Project Controls Manager to join its growing team. The role supports project controls cost and schedule on major real estate construction projects and programs, including projects valued at more than $1 billion. The Project Controls Manager monitors project performance, maintains and updates integrated master schedules, reviews costs and changes, and provides reporting, guidance, and recommendations to project teams and management.

The position works closely with project managers, construction firms, clients, and consultants. It includes preparing baseline and resource-loaded schedules, consolidating contractor schedules, assessing schedule risks and deviations, supporting corrective actions, and maintaining records of scope changes and trends. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. SOX control responsibilities may also be part of the role where applicable.

Requirements

• Experience in a cost-focused construction project controls role.
• Experience working on large, complex construction projects.
• College degree; ideally in construction, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• Detailed knowledge of industry standards and methods.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
• Advanced spreadsheet, report-writing, and presentation skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.
• Experience with cloud-based software.
• Skilled in industry-accepted applications for cost, planning, and progress measurement.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with strong self-organization, coordination, and planning skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and ability to work as a team player and integrate easily with others.
• Strong professional English oral and written communication skills.
• Full passport with no geographical limitation.

Nice To Haves

• AACE certification.
• P6 scheduling knowledge.
• Experience with cost-loaded schedules.

Responsibilities

• Progress projects monthly, ensuring project controls are monitored in line with the reporting cycle and checking the accuracy and consistency of data.
• Report planned value and earned value milestones, percentage complete, and project commentaries.
• Attend project status meetings, report on major material status, and update forecasts and schedules based on progress discussions.
• Summarize project performance metrics and provide specialized direction and recommendations to project teams and management to resolve project controls issues.
• Develop, monitor, and update owners’ Project Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Advise project stakeholders and provide project guidance and recommendations.
• Work with project managers and construction firms to maintain schedule integrity.
• Track and review change orders with project management and cost management teams.
• Produce monthly management reports.
• Administer contract matters including retention, terms and conditions, insurance, allowances, contingency, and incentives.
• Prepare baseline schedules and schedule basis documents for project-team approval.
• Conduct schedule resource loading and leveling.
• Consolidate contractors’ schedules into the IMS.
• Assess impacts on the critical path and near-critical activities and report findings to the project team.
• Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in developing alternative corrective actions.
• Review schedules regularly with project team members to ensure accurate and timely data is incorporated.
• Facilitate interactive planning sessions and quantitative risk assessments when required.
• Maintain records of scope changes, trends, and variances that may affect performance.
• Maintain liaison with clients and other consultants throughout project stages.
• Implement best practices and reporting trends internally and externally.

Benefits

• A flexible working environment that supports 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: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree