Director of Project Controls

• Division: Memphis Main
• Project Location(s): Memphis, TN 38101 USA
• Job Type: Regular
• Job Classification: Experienced
• Job Family: Construction
• Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Lead, manage, and lean Project Controls and Engineering methodologies and processes of Turner Construction Company to instill standardization across company. Engage heavily with company leaders to influence operational strategy and implement standardized controls, policies, and practices.

• Engage in leadership-level discussions to influence buy-in and adoption of Project Controls and Engineering operating standards. Influence leadership buy-in to accelerate use of processes and technology to keep pace with company growth.
• Develop team and reporting structure and lead continuous improvement methodology for gathering and documenting current-state Project Controls and Engineering processes, conduct research, and recommend practice standardizations.
• Leverage strategy and content developed internally, maintain external industry knowledge, understand trends, and emerging technologies to design and develop new Project Controls and Engineering operating standards for use throughout company.
• Present status of Project Controls and Engineering standardization practices to Regional Operations Group (ROG) leadership and influence decision-making and communication to Operations Managers (OM).
• Influence Business Unit (BU) Senior Engineers and Operations Managers to adopt and implement standardized processes (e.g., Contract Items List, schedule reviews, budget control) and influence project operations’ use of standards to ascertain 100% compliance across projects.
• Collaborate with Senior Engineers and other equivalent positions across company to enhance project implementations by gathering and analyzing project data to keep costs and schedules on track.
• Engage in leadership level communications with BU stakeholders company wide to document and discuss Project Controls and Engineering challenges and lessons learned.
• Partner with Knowledge & Learning Group (KLG) to identify and define Engineering training program curriculum to align with process and technology standardizations; track participation, measure adoption and use-impact on projects.
• Partner with Information Services (IS), Turner leaders, Superusers, and external technology providers to review existing service contracts to optimize and advance company wide projects’ use of technology.
• Collaborate with Turner Optimization Project team to roll-out new project technology standards and project knowledge management practices, including process manuals and project documentation.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program or minimum 4 years of formal Engineering or Architectural training, minimum of 12 years of building construction experience within Turner Construction Company required or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
• Well-rounded construction experience in both project and office positions, including Cost Analyst, Preconstruction, Procurement, Engineering, Superintendent, Scheduling
• Advanced knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, engineering principles and techniques, and basic understanding company financial procedures
• Advanced knowledge of various construction methods and materials, their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances
• Deep understanding of Turner Project Control and Management requirements, Engineering processes, and company strategy
• Ability to lead confidential discussions, influence leadership decision-making, determine direction, and prioritize responsibilities
• Experience affecting organizational change using continuous improvement methodologies
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and address challenges, risks, and opportunities
• Advanced project management skills, highly organized, and able to manageconcurrentcomplex projects and tasks successfully to completion for self and others
• Ability to leverage interpersonal, leadership, and teamwork skills to build…