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Turner Townsend INC

Project Controls Lead - Data Center Construction

Houston, Texas, US Posted today

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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.
  • 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.
  • What Turner Townsend INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Project Manager- Data Center Construction” (Project Management Specialists) in NC: $140k–$140k, median $140k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-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 roles
1 certified filing for “Project Manager- Data Center Construction” (Project Management Specialists) in NC: $140k–$140k, median $140k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Senior Consultant, Project Controls Lead  to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is an ambitious construction professional with experience supporting project controls cost and schedule on large construction projects or programs.   Responsibilities:  • Manage and implement processes and procedures   • Manage cost/change control, including change order review, negotiation, and recommendations, delay analysis.  • Track and review change orders with Project Manager.  • Manage contingency draw.  • Budget Management and Tracking.  • Invoice/payment application processing, tracking, and reporting.  • Updating owner cost tracking software.  • Manage weekly progress reports with the General Contractor.  • Produce monthly reports for management.  • Providing review reports.  • Produce earned value reports.  • Review GC’s cost tracking reports.  • Work with project managers to develop and maintain the RFP/SOW/change order templates for various projects and support the development of service agreements and SOWs as needed.  • Follow up on proposals, reviews, and negotiations for the timely execution of contracts and purchase orders.   • Develop owner furnished equipment delivery plans by working with PMs, suppliers and the commodity management team.  • Track proposal reviews, negotiations, and contract execution. Manage/ coordinate and track the supplier delivery plan to ensure suppliers meet the demand per the plan.  • Provide reports for the progress and status of SOWs open for long periods of time.   • Coordinate closure of POs at project-end and keep track of work orders status.   • Periodically review financial reports to ensure compliance with budget targets, reconciliation of project charges against approved contracts, and support gathering data related to unit costs within sites.  • Reconcile GC actual costs with GMP/ Schedule of Values.  • Contract Administration (retention, T&Cs, insurance, allowances, contingency, incentives).  • Compiling as built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.  • Maintain cost benchmarking databases.  • On Site Records and Document Control.  • Tracking all key project documents, including change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc.  • Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance.  • Establish close documentation requirements. Collect and track receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.  • Setting and attending change control and cost meetings as required.  • Attend risk meetings and maintain risk log.  • Monitor, track and analyze schedule progress in the field (actual vs. forecast).  • Ensure QA/QC is followed. • Degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.  • Minimum 5-7 years of applicable experience   • Advanced skills with spreadsheets, report writing, and presentations.  • Skilled in the use of industry accepted applications for cost, planning, and progress measurement.  • Demonstrates a high level of self-organization, coordination, and planning.  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel   • Expertise using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.   • Excellent communication skills  *SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.  *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* 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 promo

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