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Turner & Townsend

Global project management and cost consulting

Project Controls Manager

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBirmingham, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience implementing bespoke Project Controls Management strategies and processes on projects, programmes, and portfolios.
  • Knowledge of best-practice project controls principles, project and business objectives and drivers, and how client-specific life-cycle or procurement strategies may affect the Project Controls Execution strategy.
  • Subject matter expertise in at least one Project Controls discipline: Planning, Analytics and Reporting, Risk, Cost Control, Estimating, Change, Governance, or Strategy.
  • Working knowledge of project controls systems such as Primavera, Project Online, Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject, SAP, @Risk, Pertmaster, Active Risk Manager, Acumen Suite, Power BI, Azure, Tableau, SharePoint, CEMAR, or Conject, and ability to advise on best-fit solutions for client requirements.
  • Working knowledge of contracts, particularly NEC, and how contract details influence Project Controls delivery.
  • Ability to conduct independent reviews and audits, ensure project data is high quality, challenged and rationalised before client submission, and ensure commissions are managed appropriately and in compliance.
  • Ability to deliver project status confidently to stakeholders, assess planned versus actual status and impacts, and recommend recovery plans and mitigation strategies.
  • Ability to drive a positive culture for Project Controls Management, hold work package owners accountable for performance, design outputs for varying stakeholder needs, identify key interfaces and dependencies, and implement governance for effective communication and coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation of best-practice Controls, Planning, Analytics and Reporting, Risk, Change, Resource, and Performance Management solutions on complex, multidiscipline client commissions.
  • Engage and interact with all facets of Project Controls to contribute to project, programme, and portfolio objectives.
  • Manage a project controls team on major commissions or projects, ensuring scope is delivered and resources are coordinated effectively.
  • Define success and establish processes and governance to achieve it.
  • Undertake independent reviews and audits, checking project data quality and compliance before submission to clients.
  • Deliver project status updates to stakeholders and recommend recovery plans and mitigation strategies.
  • Drive a positive Project Controls Management culture on commissions, hold work package owners accountable, tailor outputs to stakeholder needs, identify interfaces and dependencies, and implement communication and coordination governance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Line management responsibilities, including role-model behaviour and the ability to inspire and motivate the team.
  • Experience preparing, writing, reviewing, or assuring bids or proposals.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills that support relationship building and report writing.
  • Interest in sharing expertise through mentoring or line management.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365.

About the Company

Turner & Townsend

Global project management and cost consulting

Turner & Townsend provides project management, cost management, and advisory services for real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources. It manages the full project life cycle—from planning and budgeting to risk management and program delivery across design, construction, and operation. The firm distinguishes itself with a global footprint of 130+ offices in 45+ countries and an alliance with CBRE that expands reach and resources for large, complex assets. Its goal is to help clients maximize asset value by delivering projects on time and within budget while improving performance from inception through operation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$1.3B
Headquarters
Leeds, United Kingdom
Founded
1980

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