Associate Director - Project Controls - Data Center Construction

turnertownsend

Houston, Texas, United States · Houston · United States

Posted Jun 5, 2026

Full-time
On-site
Real estate
Mid-Senior Level

Job description

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 programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, 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 programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Job Description 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. Qualifications 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.  Additional Information *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 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 actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-DL1 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.