Turner & Townsend · 2 days ago
Director-Project Controls - Life Science
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expTurner & Townsend is a global professional services company focusing on transforming real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources. They are seeking an experienced Director-Project Controls to lead the delivery of a multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical project, managing project control teams and ensuring successful client delivery.
Commercial Real EstateConstructionReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Responsible for establishing and executing the high-level strategic direction of project controls including cost management, risk management, and schedule management
Responsible for the project budget approval process
Leads risk workshops with the project team to identify risks, establish likelihood/severity, mitigation actions and Owners
Take the lead for project controls deliverables that require cross-functional input
Motivate the team by providing clear direction and goals
Assist with weekly team meetings to discuss progress on initiatives and to drive performance
Lead the development and production of regular reporting
Prepares documentation for project gateway and approval processes
Develop overall guidelines for project level chartering and partnering
Review the Project Master Schedule for sequencing, interface milestones, and critical path elements (developed by others)
Develop and recommend the project budget, cash flow and financial plan
Oversee and lead the risk management process for the project
Develop the work plan that forms the Project Execution Plan (PEP) for the project
Review, critique and submit for approval the Project implementation plans as developed by the project supporting PMCM teams
Manage Project Estimating and life cycle (total cost of ownership) asset costing, including contingency methodology and estimate evolution through the project lifecycle
Develop and submit for approval change management and impact mitigation strategies throughout the life of the project. This includes, but is not limited to scope, cost, schedule control, and cost reduction initiatives
Develop the set of controls to assure team performance against the Project baseline metrics
Develop protocols and guidelines for Diversity Compliance, Monitoring, and Reporting
Establish the metrics and basis for progress reporting against the Project, Projects, and Contracts. Reporting shall include Performance Measurement, Forecasting, Trending, Issues, Actions, Progress, and Overall Status
Develop project guidelines and protocols for cost reduction initiatives. Review project level cost reduction recommendations
Review project level diversity recommendations
Review construction progress and approve recovery plans
Review the claims resolutions recommendations
Collaborate with appropriate internal and external stakeholders to achieve consent
Establishes ongoing risk process and coordinates regular Monte Carlo analyses
Project intake: Consider expansion of deliverables to ensure more robust business cases/estimates/schedules are developed
Consider the development of an end-to-end process that captures the project controls information from intake through to closeout. Including incorporating a feedback loop for intake/cost/scheduling closeout information
Consider the integration of intake/cost/scheduling reporting to provide a holistic approach to project controls
Leads the Project Controls Team and ensures deliverables with quality control and assurance
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction
12+ years of relevant project controls experience
2+ years managing high performing project control teams in a consulting environment
Knowledge of multiple contract delivery methods and the merits of each
Displays track record of proven success with schedules, cost control, estimating and risk management
Proven and demonstrated experience in implementing and managing a project controls system, including financial and scheduling controls, for a major capital project
Experience in establishing and monitoring project baselines and performance metrics
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex project data and provide meaningful insights and recommendations
Knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and compliance frameworks relevant to the project domain
Demonstrates leadership skills and the ability to influence and motivate project teams towards achieving project control objectives
Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills
Preferred
Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred
Benefits
Healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance
Company
Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend is an independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-07-27Acquired
Leadership Team
Vincent Clancy
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
James Dand
Chief Operating Officer
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