Project Controls Assistant

Turner & Townsend • $95K — $125K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of applicable experience in construction projects.
  • Strong ability to communicate financial status and schedule information effectively.
  • Experience with project management, cost control, and scheduling software is required.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills essential for teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Provide preconstruction support during project approval, including historical cost data and development of purchase orders.
  • Manage project budgets and schedules within management software for monthly financial reporting.
  • Oversee external project budgets and communication via external software for commitment and document management.
  • Prepare monthly forecasts and cash flows, analyzing variances and reporting to executives.
  • Review vendor invoices and manage processes including auditing and communication with accounts payable.
  • Ensure accurate accrual reporting of purchase orders through vendor communication.
  • Facilitate change order processes within management software, including content analysis and executive approvals.
  • Evaluate financial health of projects monthly using dashboards and reports associated with budgets and schedules.

Benefits

  • Work in a collaborative and ambitious environment enhancing your professional growth.
  • Engage with a variety of projects, gaining experience in diverse aspects of construction management.
  • Opportunity for on-site presence, adapting to client needs for flexibility in job requirements.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Project Controls Assistant 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
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
  • Minimum of 3 years of applicable experience
  • Ability to clearly communicate financial status and schedule details.
  • Experience with project management, cost control, and scheduling software required.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills are necessary in this highly collaborative role.
  • Strong communication skills


Additional Information

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

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The salary range for this full-time role is $95,000 - $125,000 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.

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