Project Controls Manager - Data Center Construction

Project Controls Manager

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to support a major data center campus development in Tucson, Arizona. This program is one of the most innovative infrastructure initiatives in the region, incorporating advanced sustainability measures and cutting-edge energy solutions.

The PCM will take ownership of cost, schedule, and risk management for this high-profile, mission-critical project. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to provide strategic insights to stakeholders while ensuring compliance with governance standards.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring alignment with project scope and contractual requirements.
• Monitor and control project costs throughout the lifecycle, track actuals against forecasts, and implement corrective actions to maintain financial integrity.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive cost reports, variance analyses, and executive-level dashboards, providing clear recommendations for decision-making.
• Review and validate change orders, ensuring proper documentation, cost impact analysis, and compliance with governance protocols.
• Support procurement activities by analyzing bids, validating cost data, and ensuring commercial compliance.
• Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to manage invoicing, accrual reporting, and financial closeout of purchase orders.
• Maintain benchmarking data, historical cost records, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Assist with schedule development and updates, ensuring cost and schedule data are integrated for accurate performance tracking.
• Monitor schedule progress against baseline, identify potential delays, and communicate impacts on cost and contingency planning.
• Provide regular status updates and executive-level presentations summarizing cost and schedule performance, risks, and recommended actions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements, including conducting audits and governance reviews.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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