Project Controls Lead (Cost) Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Controls Lead to support the delivery of a major data center campus in Tucson Arizona an innovative program that incorporates advanced sustainability measures and cutting-edge infrastructure solutions.

As Project Controls Lead you will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered on time within budget and to the highest standards. You will manage cost and schedule performance oversee risk management and provide executive-level reporting to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans budgets and forecasts ensuring alignment with project scope and contractual requirements.
• Monitor and control project costs throughout the lifecycle track actuals against forecasts and implement corrective actions to maintain financial integrity.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive cost reports variance analyses and executive-level dashboards providing clear recommendations for decision-making.
• Review and validate change orders ensuring proper documentation cost impact analysis and compliance with governance protocols.
• Support procurement activities by analyzing bids validating cost data and ensuring commercial compliance.
• Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to manage invoicing accrual reporting and financial closeout of purchase orders.
• Maintain benchmarking data historical cost records and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Assist with schedule development and updates ensuring cost and schedule data are integrated for accurate performance tracking.
• Monitor schedule progress against baseline identify potential delays and communicate impacts on cost and contingency planning.
• Provide regular status updates and executive-level presentations summarizing cost and schedule performance risks and recommended actions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards company procedures and regulatory requirements including conducting audits and governance reviews.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications :

• Ability to work onsite in Tucson AZ.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Quantity Surveying Engineering or related field.
• 7 years of experience in project controls with a strong emphasis on cost management and proven scheduling expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cost and schedule integration on large-scale construction projects preferably mission-critical facilities such as data centers.
• Advanced proficiency in cost management tools and financial forecasting systems; strong experience with scheduling software (Primavera P6 MS Project) is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly to senior stakeholders.
• PMP PMI-SP AACE or RICS accreditation preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Additional Information :

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time