Assistant Project Manager / Project Controls Analyst - Aviation

Turner & Townsend$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • U.S. citizen eligible for a Public Trust security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in construction project management, focused on large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
  • Experience with planning, construction management, and stakeholder communication.
  • Ability to coordinate across different program controls disciplines.
  • Skilled in preparing and coordinating delivery schedules.

Responsibilities

  • Provide preconstruction support for project approval and cost data analysis.
  • Manage internal project budgets and schedules for financial reporting.
  • Oversee external project budget management and communication.
  • Develop monthly forecasts, cash flows, and executive reports.
  • Review vendor invoices and manage the approval process with finance teams.
  • Maintain accurate accrual reporting and vendor communication.
  • Facilitate change orders and manage project documentation.

Benefits

  • Dynamic and growing work environment.
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Access to professional development and training programs.
  • Engagement in a team-oriented culture.
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Assistant Project Manager / Project Controls Analyst to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is an ambitious construction professional with experience analysing cost and schedule in large construction projects or programs.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide preconstruction support during project approval phase, historical cost data, and assist in the development of annual contractor purchase orders.
  • Manage internal project budget / schedule of values within project management software, for monthly financial reporting on multiple projects.
  • Manage external project budget and communications within external project management software including commitment management, change management, document control, etc.
  • Manages monthly forecasts and cash flows, understands forecast variances, and develops monthly executive reports.
  • Manage monthly vendor invoice review process within invoicing software, including project management review, 3rd party auditing services, and communication with accounts payable.
  • Responsible for accurate accrual reporting for all existing PO's, including communication with vendors and finance.
  • Facilitate change order routing and review processes within project management software, content analysis, and executive approval as required.
  • Review project financial health with management team each month (via dashboards, budget software, schedule comparisons, productivity reports, etc.)
  • Management of internal and contractor risk register update & contingency evaluation.
  • Financial closeout of internal budgets, vendor POs, etc.
  • Work closely with site scheduler to compare financial forecasts and risks that are in alignment with schedule updates.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications
  • Due to federal contract requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Public Trust security clearance. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the Public Trust investigation.
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction project management, with specific expertise in supporting large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices.
  • Support delivery functions e.g. planning, construction management, stakeholder communication.
  • Communicate with other program controls disciplines and with program delivery to effectively coordinate controls.
  • Coordinates with the Delivery Director to ensure resource requirements are appropriately communicated and coordinated.
  • Prepare and coordinate delivery schedules to facilitate planning the work
  • Functions as an integrator who supports cross-program coordination, governance, and reporting rather than managing a site or owning a full project. They handle structured, high-volume PMO tasks that keep the modernization program organized, consistent, and moving.


Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $120K-$150K 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 candidate's experience and qualifications.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

About Turner & Townsend

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Joining Turner & Townsend offers a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting projects worldwide. As a global leader in professional services, Turner & Townsend is at the forefront of transforming the industry through expertise, innovation, and leadership.

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