Project Controller - Retail Construction Management

Job Description

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 programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include program, 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 program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Controller to join our San Diego team. Working closely with Project Managers and clients, you'll play a key role in construction document administration, project reporting, financial management, governance, and successful project delivery. Attention to detail, strong communication, and responsiveness are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities:    

• Assist the Project Manager in ensuring the project is managed to the right quality standards and completed efficiently and on time.
• Assist with establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilized throughout project.
• Ensure that key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained.
• Build & maintain strong relationships with the client and team members.
• Interface with multiple stakeholders, including executive management, project team members, consultants and vendors.
• Assist with the flow of project information between team members / stakeholders.
• Attend relevant meetings, update and maintain issues/actions logs as current.
• Development of detailed project plans, attendance at status meetings and follow-up with team members on completion status, close-out of open items.
• Contribute to monthly reporting on various aspects of the Client's program.
• Preparation of various reports for multiple audiences, including formal project management reports, executive dashboards and other reporting requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals for new projects or variations to existing projects.  
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost models to support strategic decision-making for initiatives within a high-tech retail environment.

Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and project governance frameworks throughout the project lifecycle.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Provide clear, consistent communication to stakeholders regarding project financial health, risks, and required actions to ensure smooth project execution.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.  

• A minimum of 2 years of applicable experience. 

• Proactive, organized, and thorough with a strong work ethic.  

• Work as an effective and collaborative team member in delivering the project.  

• Exposure to project management software systems.  

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and Google tools. 

• Strong communication skills.   

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

The base salary range for this role is $80K-$90K. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package

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.

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