Program Controls Manager – Data Center Construction (Anticipated Opening)

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Program Controls Manager to join our growing data center team. This role will provide leadership and oversight of cost schedule and risk management processes across a portfolio of large-scale data center projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in program-level controls governance and reporting for complex construction programs.


Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program-wide controls processes procedures and governance frameworks.
• Oversee cost and schedule management across multiple projects within the program ensuring consistency and alignment with client objectives.
• Manage program-level change control including review negotiation and recommendations for change orders and claims.
• Consolidate and analyze cost and schedule data from individual projects to produce accurate program forecasts and reports.
• Lead preparation of monthly program performance reports including earned value analysis risk assessments and variance reporting.
• Monitor and track contingency usage and provide recommendations for allocation across projects.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure compliance with program standards for RFPs SOWs and contract administration.
• Support procurement planning and delivery schedules for owner-furnished equipment and critical materials.
• Maintain program-level risk register and facilitate risk workshops.
• Ensure timely closure of contracts and purchase orders across the program.
• Maintain benchmarking data and compile as-built cost records for future reference.
• Provide leadership in document control and ensure accurate tracking of key program documents.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in construction management engineering quantity surveying or related field.
• Minimum 810 years of experience in project/program controls for large-scale construction projects; data center experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cost management scheduling risk management and reporting at program level.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 Microsoft Project and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with cost management software and earned value methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate across multiple projects and teams.

Additional Information :

The salary range for this full-time role is $140K-$180K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidates experience and qualifications.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time