Senior Project Controls Manager

Company Description

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc. , the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations - adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client's vision.

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Sr. Project Controls Manager in Los Angeles.

The successful candidate will be responsible for project reporting, controls activities that includes planning / scheduling, cost engineering, cost estimating, cost analysis/control activities, change management. Directs cost estimating, analysis, and control activities. Directs schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, impact identification, and recovery plan development activities. Manages team of project controls specialists.

Pre-construction/ Design/ Planning

• Work with GC and AE to create and establish the Master Project Schedule, based on the Critical Path and key milestones.

• Create and establish the Master Project Budget, including soft costs and hard costs.

• Support contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Client's PM and legal counsel, including establishment of all GC 'business terms' including mark-ups, fees, insurance, labor rates, escalation, etc.

• Manage Cost / Change Control, including change order review, negotiation, and recommendations, delay analysis.

• Budget Management and Tracking.

• Invoice / Payment Application processing, tracking and reporting.

• Manage weekly progress reports with the General Contractor.

• Provide review reports.

• Produce earned value reports.

• Review GC's cost tracking reports.

• Reconcile GC actual costs with GMP/ Schedule of Values.

• Compile as built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

• Maintain cost benchmarking database.

• Maintain onsite records and document control.

• Tracking of all key project documents, including change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc.

Construction:

• Manage GC and other directly contracted vendors by working with the onsite Construction Management team.

• Manage Cost / Change Control, including change order review, negotiation, & recommendations, delay analysis.

• Ensure Budget Management and Tracking.

• Schedule monitoring, tracking and analysis.

• Ensure document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc) process is in place.

• Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps.

• Ensure tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFI's, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc is being enforced.

• Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors working with supply chain and consultants.

Close Out:

• Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance with the client doc control team, setting timelines and responsibilities.

• Establish close out documentation requirements. Ensure receipt of all close-out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.

• Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes.

• Process and track any final invoices, payment applications, retention payments, etc.

• Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget.

• Assist client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.

• Skilled in the use of industry accepted applications for cost, planning and progress measurement.

• Advanced skills with spreadsheets, report writing and presentations.

• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly-changing environment.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite of applications.

• Experience with cloud based software.

• P6 scheduling knowledge preferred.

• Skilled in the use of industry accepted applications for cost, planning and progress measurement.

• Demonstrates a high level of self-organization, coordination and planning.

• Good ability to multi-task, be a team player and integrate easily with others.

• Must have strong and professional English oral and written communication skills.

• Full passport with no geographical limitation.

• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs.

• Ability to present to senior management to gain approvals.

• Passionate about solving complex challenges within aggressive timelines.

Education/Experience:

• Cost and Schedule experience with large-scale ground-up, commercial high-rise or multi-story construction projects.

• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in Project and Cost Management.

• Experience in one of the Project Controls disciplines.

• Minimum of 2 years technology driven mission critical experience eg. Commercial, Mixed-Use Real Estate, Medical Facilities etc.

• Degree qualifications preferred.

• Member of a Professional Institute preferred.

• Experience with cost loaded schedules.

• Requires a detailed knowledge of industry standards and methods.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is$145k-$185kper year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.

Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.