Associate Director of Project Controls - Real Estate Construction

Associate Director of Project Controls - Real Estate Construction

• Full-time

• Develop and implement comprehensive project control strategies, processes, and procedures to optimize project performance and ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and KPIs.
• Create detailed project schedules using industry‑standard project management software, considering critical path analysis, resource allocation, and dependencies.
• Monitor and analyze project progress against established baselines, identifying deviations, risks, and opportunities for improvement; take proactive measures to mitigate risks and address issues promptly.
• Conduct regular project status meetings with stakeholders, providing accurate and timely reports on project performance, including schedule adherence, cost variance, earned value, and risk assessment.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations on project control best practices, including cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management.
• Develop and implement change management processes to assess and manage project scope changes, ensuring proper impact analysis, approval procedures, and documentation.
• Assist project teams in developing contingency plans, risk mitigation strategies, and recovery plans to address project challenges and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Support project managers in analyzing project data and generating reports to facilitate decision‑making, identify trends, and provide insights into project performance.
• Train and mentor project team members on project control methodologies, tools, and techniques, fostering a culture of project control excellence within the organization.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in project controls, and proactively apply this knowledge to enhance project management processes.
• Handle SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field.
• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a project controls role within the construction industry.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong understanding of project control principles, methodologies, and tools, including schedule development, cost control, risk management, and performance measurement.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, with ability to interpret complex project data and provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and clients.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced project environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and compliance frameworks relevant to the project domain.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with ability to influence and motivate project teams toward achieving project control objectives.

The salary range for this full-time role is $150,000-$190,000 per year.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.