Project Director - Project Controls
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Company Description
At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
We have a number of exciting opportunities for Director level Project Controls professionals to help deliver across a range of major infrastructure projects and programmes across the UK. Owing to the complex nature of the works involved, these roles will suit Project Controls specialists with proven backgrounds and experience in sectors such as rail, aviation, power, water/utilities, highways or defence.
Job Description:
- To deliver project controls services, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery, relating to large, complex and mega projects.
- Monitor and apply performance management techniques, including the use of KPI's to improve project performance.
- Lead and Manage Multiple project controls functions including; risk management, schedule management, cost management, scope and change.
- Influence and guide to senior stake holders to improve performance
- To act as the key, day to day project team interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and these projects are delivered within time and cost targets and to the appropriate quality standards.
- Involvement in technical services delivery including supporting the centre of expertise in developing and implementing the PMO project controls service.
- Projects are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently, on time and to budget.
- Project controls delivery meets the client's objectives and is in line with the conditions of appointment.
Qualifications
- Relevant technical degree and management qualifications. Professional experience undertaking project control roles for the development and/or delivery of construction projects.
- Experience working within planning & scheduling, cost management.
- Experience of risk management, change control information management and reporting within complex projects, and integration of same.
- The ability to manage and mentor a team of specialists in the above fields, enabling strong training and development for junior staff members.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Information
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
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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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