Turner & Townsend

Senior Program Controller – Construction Management

Turner & Townsend

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: San FranciscoCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per year

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About the role

  • Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, and governance frameworks.
  • Ensure alignment with client goals and track performance using KPIs and metrics.
  • Oversee design, construction, and closeout phases across diverse project types.
  • Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance.
  • Supervise multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, and contractors.
  • Provide technical guidance on cost control, constructability, and value engineering.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Build strong relationships with property managers, healthcare administrators, and technical teams.
  • Communicate project updates and strategy to senior leadership.
  • Support readiness assessments and stage gate reviews across programs.
  • Collaborate with regional program managers and project controls teams.
  • Lead program-level reporting and governance activities.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and delivery innovations.
  • Capture and share lessons learned to enhance future project performance.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related technical field; a Master’s degree is preferred and may substitute for some experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience managing capital projects, with a strong track record across sectors such as commercial real estate, healthcare, and data centers.
  • Extensive experience in project controls, including developing and managing budgets, schedules, forecasts, and performance metrics on large-scale programs.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery, from planning and design through construction and closeout.
  • Proficiency in project management and reporting tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
  • In-depth knowledge of construction documentation, procurement processes, and standard contract forms (e.g., AIA, FIDIC, or similar), with experience in contract negotiation and administration.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and client satisfaction.
  • Professional certifications such as PMP, AACE, or equivalent are highly desirable and reflect a commitment to industry best practices.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible working environment
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementbudget managementschedule managementperformance metricscost controlconstructabilityvalue engineeringproject controlsconstruction documentationcontract negotiation
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingstakeholder managementproblem-solvingproactive mindsetcontinuous improvementinnovationquality managementtime management
Certifications
PMPAACE