Project Management Specialist

2 months ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time

About Turner & Townsend

We're a global professional services company that helps clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects. Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture.

Job Description

We're seeking a Project Controls Manager to join our growing team. As a Project Controls Manager, you will lead the implementation of best practice Controls, Planning, Analytics and Reporting, Risk, Change, Resource and Performance Management solutions on complex, multidiscipline, client commissions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate and lead a project controls team on major commissions or projects, ensuring all scope is delivered and resources are coordinated effectively.
  • Implement bespoke Project Controls Management strategies and processes on projects, programmes, and portfolios.
  • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of project and business objectives and drivers, and translate how a client-specific life cycle or procurement strategy may impact the Project Controls Execution strategy.
  • Define what success looks like and the processes and governance we implement to ensure it is achieved.
  • Develop subject matter expertise in at least one discipline of Project Controls, such as Planning, Analytics and Reporting, Risk, Cost Control, Estimating, Change, Governance and Strategy.
  • Advise on best-fit project controls systems, such as Primavera, Project Online, Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject, SAP, @Risk, Pertmaster, Active Risk Manager (ARM) Acumen Suite, Power BI, Azure, Tableau, Sharepoint, CEMAR, Conject, etc.
  • Develop a working knowledge of contracts, specifically NEC, and the influence its detail will have on the delivery of Project Controls.
  • Undertake independent reviews to ensure that all project data is of a high quality, challenged and rationalised prior to submission to clients, and that our commissions are managed appropriately and within internal compliances.
  • Deliver project status to stakeholders, making recommendations on recovery plans and mitigation strategies.
  • Drive a positive can-do culture on your commission for Project Controls Management, holding work package owners to account for their performance, designing fit-for-purpose outputs to suit varying stakeholder needs, identifying key interfaces and dependencies, and implementing governance to ensure effective communication and coordination.

Requirements

  • Collaboration and leadership skills, with experience of managing a project controls team on major commissions or projects.
  • Evidenced experience of implementing bespoke Project Controls Management strategies and processes on projects, programmes, and portfolios.
  • Deep understanding of project and business objectives and drivers, and the ability to translate how a client-specific life cycle or procurement strategy may impact the Project Controls Execution strategy.
  • Subject matter expertise in at least one discipline of Project Controls, such as Planning, Analytics and Reporting, Risk, Cost Control, Estimating, Change, Governance and Strategy.
  • Working knowledge of project controls systems, such as Primavera, Project Online, Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject, SAP, @Risk, Pertmaster, Active Risk Manager (ARM) Acumen Suite, Power BI, Azure, Tableau, Sharepoint, CEMAR, Conject, etc.
  • Working knowledge of contracts, specifically NEC, and the influence its detail will have on the delivery of Project Controls.
  • Ability to undertake independent reviews to ensure that all project data is of a high quality, challenged and rationalised prior to submission to clients, and that our commissions are managed appropriately and within internal compliances.
  • Ability to deliver project status to stakeholders, making recommendations on recovery plans and mitigation strategies.
  • Ability to drive a positive can-do culture on your commission for Project Controls Management, holding work package owners to account for their performance, designing fit-for-purpose outputs to suit varying stakeholder needs, identifying key interfaces and dependencies, and implementing governance to ensure effective communication and coordination.

Desirable

  • Line management responsibilities, specifically the demonstration of role model behaviour and ability to inspire and motivate your team.
  • Bid or proposal preparation, writing, review, and assurance.
  • Skilled oral and written communication, resulting in strong relationship building and report writing.
  • A passion for passing on your expertise through mentoring or line management.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365.

About Us

We're an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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