Overview
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources to deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc. and work together to provide premier programme, project and cost management offerings worldwide. Visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com
Job Description
Turner & Townsend currently have opportunities for Project Controls Managers to support major construction projects in the UK. You will lead a multi-functional Project Controls team, work with the client’s Project Manager and supply chain to provide a realistic baseline, embed effective controls to monitor progress, manage issues and mitigate slippage to drive delivery and achieve successful project outcomes.
Key Accountabilities (Responsibilities)
* Embed a robust breakdown structure, integrating data from all controls functions.
* Coordinate and lead estimating sessions to establish a market-tested cost baseline focused on value for money and budget realism.
* Coordinate and lead planning sessions to compile the master project/programme schedule baseline with an achievable duration.
* Understand procurement principles and collate lead times within the schedule to prioritise material and equipment ordering to meet install dates.
* Manage the risk management process, including qualitative and quantitative assessments to support cost and schedule predictability.
* Stakeholder management to ensure sign-off of the baseline and visibility of progress updates.
* Embed an update process covering schedule, interfaces, cost, risk and changes.
* Guide and influence the principal contractor and client to drive delivery and achieve schedule and cash-flow KPIs.
* Control costs with knowledge of conceptual estimating, funding stage gates, contingency principles and procurement principles.
* Control the master programme with quality checks on client and principal contractor updates.
* Lead the change management process and workflow for adding/tracking/monitoring/approving changes promptly.
* Identify trends and root causes of deviations against the baseline and report remedial actions to drive value.
Qualifications
* Proven experience delivering Controls in a major project/programme environment.
* Experience managing a multi-functional controls team.
* Proficiency with Primavera P6, Power BI, Microsoft Office.
* Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up work processes.
* Experience leading collaborative workshops.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team; strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Willingness to travel to client sites as required.
Additional Information
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, as applicable. For more information about Turner & Townsend and our future projects, visit www.turnerandtownsend.com.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management
* Industries: Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services
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