Project Controls Analyst – Data Center Construction

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking an ambitious Project Controls Analyst to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is an ambitious construction professional with experience analyzing 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. 

Project Specifications: 

• Data Center experience preferred.
• Remote role with occasional travel. Preferably East Coast based.
• Unifier experience is a plus.

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*

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Project Controls Analyst position is $130,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Project Controls Analyst  position is $150,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and