Overview
Turner & Townsend currently have a number of exciting opportunities for Project Controls Managers to support major construction projects in the UK. The role leads a multi-functional Project Controls team, working with the client’s Project Manager and supply chain to provide a realistic baseline and embed effective controls to monitor progress, manage issues and mitigate slippage to drive delivery and enable successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Embed a robust breakdown structure, integrating data from each of the controls functions.
* Coordinate and lead estimating sessions to establish an agreed, market-tested cost baseline with a focus on value for money and budget realism.
* Coordinate and lead planning sessions and workshops to compile the master project/programme schedule baseline, ensuring an achievable duration.
* Understand procurement principles, collating lead times within the schedule to communicate prioritisation of ordering materials and equipment to meet scheduled install dates.
* Manage the risk management process, including qualitative and quantitative assessments to support cost and schedule predictability.
* Engage with stakeholders to ensure sign-off of the baseline and visibility of regular progress updates.
* Embed an update process for schedule, interfaces, cost, risk and changes to be managed effectively.
* 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, basic contingency and procurement principles.
* Apply quality checks to updates from the client and principal contractor to the master program.
* Lead the change management process and workflow, including adding, tracking, monitoring and approving changes in a timely fashion.
* Identify trends and root causes of deviations against the baseline using lead/lag indicators and report remedial actions to drive best value for the client.
Qualifications
* Proven experience delivering Controls in a major project/programme environment.
* Experience in managing a multi-functional controls team.
* Proficiency with controls/general software applications such as Primavera (P6), Power BI, and Microsoft Office.
* Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up work processes.
* Knowledge of engineering and construction management.
* Experience leading collaborative workshops.
* Reliable with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
* Strong time management, quick thinking and ability to meet project deadlines.
* Highly motivated with a client-focused approach and ability to work independently.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Flexible with travel; willing 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.
Please note: candidates should not be requested to pay recruitment fees by any party in relation to this role.
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