Associate Director - Project Controls Lead (Life Sciences Construction)

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Associate Director-Project Controls Lead 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 influ *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*  Turner & T