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.
Qualifications :
Ability to work onsite with the client in Tucson, AZ.Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.5+ years of experience in cost management or project controls, with exposure to scheduling responsibilities.Proven track record on large-scale construction projects, preferably mission-critical facilities such as data centers.Advanced proficiency in cost management tools and financial forecasting systems; familiarity with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project) is a plus.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly to senior stakeholders.PMP, PMI-SP, AACE, or RICS accreditation preferred.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.Additional Information :
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.