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Associate Director - Project Control Lead
Turner Townsend INC · 🇺🇸 Vacaville, California, US
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 65 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 22 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Turner Townsend INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles8 certified filings for “Associate Director” (Construction Managers) in CA: $170k–$185k, median $174k. Most were filed at wage level IV (50%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 65 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 22 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Associate Director-Project Controls 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. • 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 influence and motivate project teams towards achieving project control objectives. *On-site presenc