Program Controls Consultant

Turner & Townsend$110K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Data Analytics, Business, or related field.
  • 3+ years of consulting experience in the AEC industry.
  • Experience with capital projects, capital programs, infrastructure, or real estate portfolios.
  • Knowledge of scheduling, cost management, performance reporting, and risk management.
  • Experience developing KPIs, dashboards, and performance tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with Excel proficiency.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to present complex information concisely.

Responsibilities

  • Support KPI framework development and implementation for project performance measurement.
  • Collect, validate, and analyze performance data from various sources.
  • Establish and evaluate baseline performance metrics and trends.
  • Design reporting processes and dashboards to monitor effectiveness.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to link training to project outcomes.
  • Prepare executive summaries and reports on findings and risks.
  • Assist program leadership with data analysis and strategic initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-profile tech projects globally.
  • Development and implementation of performance measurement tools.
  • Access to training and professional development programs.
  • Collaboration with industry experts and senior stakeholders.
  • Dynamic work environment that supports continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend's Commercial Data Centerteam seeks a Program Controls Consultant under leadership of the Vendor Management Program Manager, to organize cost and schedule performance across global projects as part of the Global Vendor Management Program. In turn, they will also help assess the performance of integral suppliers on those projects around the world.

The role requires a smart, motivated professional to optimize how project performance is tracked at a program level, trended and, ultimately, visualized for critical data center construction projects throughout the world for our high profile tech client.

The Project Controls Consultant's duties will include consolidating and reviewing project performance, coordinating with on-site team members, tracking progress, and reporting results.

Program Controls & Performance Measurement
  • Support the development and implementation of KPI frameworks to measure project and program performance.
  • Identify, collect, validate, and analyze program performance data from multiple sources.
  • Establish baseline performance metrics and evaluate trends over time.
  • Develop reporting processes, dashboards, scorecards, and analysis tools to monitor program effectiveness.
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify correlations between training initiatives and project outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain performance tracking databases and reporting tools.
  • Assist with the development of new performance measures where existing data is insufficient.
  • Prepare executive-level reports and presentations summarizing findings, trends, risks, and recommendations.
  • Support program leadership with ad hoc data analysis and strategic initiatives.

Training & Knowledge Development
  • Conduct research on industry best practices in project controls, project management, capital program delivery, and organizational capability development.
  • Develop training materials, case studies, job aids, and presentations for capital project leaders.
  • Support the design and continuous improvement of professional development programs.
  • Translate technical concepts and lessons learned into engaging training content.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives through performance metrics and feedback analysis.

Stakeholder Management
  • Collaborate with project managers, program controls teams, training leads, and executive stakeholders.
  • Assist in the facilitation of workshops and working sessions to identify performance measures and reporting requirements.
  • Present findings and recommendations to leadership teams and client stakeholders.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing project delivery performance.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of consulting experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
  • Experience supporting capital projects, capital programs, infrastructure, construction, or real estate portfolios.
  • Knowledge of program controls disciplines including scheduling, cost management, performance reporting, risk management, and controls governance.
  • Experience developing KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into concise recommendations for leadership audiences.

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience developing training curricula, learning programs, or professional development content.
  • Familiarity with project management and program controls industry best practices.
  • Experience performing benchmarking and industry research within the AEC sector.
  • Knowledge of capital program delivery frameworks and organizational transformation initiatives.
  • Experience working with large datasets and performance measurement programs.
  • Proficiency with tools such as PowerBI or similar business intelligence tools
  • Familiarity with PMO, project controls, or project management methodologies.


Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $110K-$140K 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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