Associate Director - Project Controls Lead (Life Sciences Construction)

Associate Director - Project Controls Lead (Life Sciences Construction) Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Associate Director-Project Controls Lead to join our growing team. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of successful client delivery. This individual will assist in leading project controls services for major client accounts and will help with wider business initiatives if needed. Responsibilities: • 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. • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction. • Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred. • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working in a project controls role in 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 the ability to interpret complex project data and provide meaningful insights and recommendations. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively 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 and the ability to influ Additional Information *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience.The minimum salary for the position is $165,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $200,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. #LI-ES1