Senior Project Controls Manager – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend•New Albany, OH

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to support large-scale mission-critical and data center construction programs. The role oversees project controls, cost management, scheduling, and commercial activities on large, complex construction projects, collaborating with project teams, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders from planning through closeout. The successful candidate will bring experience in fast-paced construction settings, preferably in mission-critical, data center, advanced technology, industrial, or other highly technical building sectors. The position applies expertise in cost control, change management, financial reporting, schedule performance analysis, contract administration, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in mission-critical, data center, advanced technology, industrial, or other highly technical building sectors.

Responsibilities

Manage and implement project processes and procedures.
Manage cost and change control, including change order review, negotiation, recommendations, and delay analysis.
Track and review change orders with the Project Manager and manage contingency draw.
Manage and track budgets.
Process, track, and report invoices and payment applications; update owner cost-tracking software.
Manage weekly progress reporting with the General Contractor and produce monthly management reports, review reports, and earned value reports.
Review General Contractor cost-tracking reports and reconcile actual costs with the GMP and Schedule of Values.
Work with project managers to develop and maintain RFP, SOW, and change order templates, and support service agreement and SOW development.
Follow up on proposal reviews and negotiations to support timely contract and purchase order execution; track proposals, negotiations, and contract execution.
Develop owner-furnished equipment delivery plans with project managers, suppliers, and the commodity management team; coordinate and track supplier delivery plans.
Report progress and status of SOWs that remain open for extended periods.
Coordinate project-end purchase order closeout and track work order status.
Review financial reports for budget compliance, reconcile project charges against approved contracts, and support collection of site unit-cost data.
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 including change orders, invoices, payments, and lien releases.
Initiate closeout typically two to three months before project completion; establish documentation requirements and track receipt of closeout documents, including warranties, as-builts, and O&M manuals.
Set up and attend change control and cost meetings as required.
Attend risk meetings and maintain the risk log.
Monitor, track, and analyze field schedule progress against actual and forecast.
Ensure QA/QC is followed.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.