Senior Project Controls Manager – Aviation Construction

Turner & Townsend

Senior Project Controls Manager leading project controls for large aviation construction projects at Turner & Townsend. Managing budget, change orders, and reports while ensuring compliance with client requirements.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and implement processes and procedures
Manage cost/change control, including change order review, negotiation, and recommendations, delay analysis
Track and review change orders with Project Manager
Manage contingency draw
Budget Management and Tracking
Invoice/payment application processing, tracking, and reporting
Updating owner cost tracking software
Manage weekly progress reports with the General Contractor
Produce monthly reports for management
Providing review reports
Produce earned value reports
Review GC’s cost tracking reports
Work with project managers to develop and maintain the RFP/SOW/change order templates for various projects and support the development of service agreements and SOWs as needed
Follow up on proposals, reviews, and negotiations for the timely execution of contracts and purchase orders
Develop owner furnished equipment delivery plans by working with PMs, suppliers and the commodity management team
Track proposal reviews, negotiations, and contract execution
Manage/ coordinate and track the supplier delivery plan to ensure suppliers meet the demand per the plan
Provide reports for the progress and status of SOWs open for long periods of time
Coordinate closure of POs at project-end and keep track of work orders status
Periodically review financial reports to ensure compliance with budget targets, reconciliation of project charges against approved contracts, and support gathering data related to unit costs within sites
Reconcile GC actual costs with GMP/ Schedule of Values
Contract Administration (retention, T&Cs, insurance, allowances, contingency, incentives)
Compiling as built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes
Maintain cost benchmarking databases
On Site Records and Document Control
Tracking all key project documents, including change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc
Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance
Establish close documentation requirements
Collect and track receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc
Setting and attending change control and cost meetings as required
Attend risk meetings and maintain risk log
Monitor, track and analyze schedule progress in the field (actual vs. forecast)
Ensure QA/QC is followed
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction
Minimum 5-7 years of applicable experience
Advanced skills with spreadsheets, report writing, and presentations
Skilled in the use of industry accepted applications for cost, planning, and progress measurement
Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Expertise using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
Excellent communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget managementcost controlchange order managementdelay analysisearned value reportingcontract administrationcost benchmarkingdocument controlschedule progress monitoringrisk management

Soft Skills

communicationnegotiationreport writingorganizational skillscollaboration