Program Schedule Lead

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 looking for a Program Schedule Lead  to develop and manage processes and procedures required to build a successful construction plan to deliver a successful project or program. The ideal individual has a proven track record of managing planning and scheduling on large construction projects and programs.  

**Houston, Texas based with up to 20% travel to Eunice, NM

Responsibilities:  

• Develop and maintain owner’s integrated master schedule. 

• Use project management software such as Primavera P6 to develop and manage the project schedule and utilization of other relevant project management tools. 

• Work with the project team to identify and manage project risks, particularly those that may affect construction timelines or quality 

• Monitor and report project progress, identifying potential delays and proposing mitigation plans 

• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure project timelines are met, and that construction work is carried out to the highest quality standards 

• Collaborate with the project team to resolve project-related issues, with a particular focus on construction-related issues 

• Provide regular project status reports to management and stakeholders, with a particular focus on construction progress and issues 

• Ensure that the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, with a particular focus on construction quality and timelines 

• Support the project team in the management of project documentation related to construction activities 

• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Qualifications

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 planning and scheduling role in the construction industry.  

• Ability to lead project controls effort within an operational area of the business to meet organizational objectives.  

• Comprehensive understanding of construction means and methods in the civil, structural, Proven experience in project planning and scheduling, with a particular focus on data center construction projects 

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, including the use of Primavera P6 and other relevant project management software 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a particular focus on construction-related issues 

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a particular focus on construction project management 

• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills  

 

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.

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