Project Controls Lead – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

Project Controls Lead at Turner & Townsend managing financial aspects of data center construction projects. Collaborating with teams to ensure project success and mitigate risks.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide preconstruction support during project approval phase, provide historical cost data, assist in development of annual contractor purchase orders
Manage internal project budget / schedule of values within project management software, for monthly financial reporting on multiple New Builds and Retrofit projects on campus
Manage external project budget and communications within external project management software including commitment management, change management, document control, etc.
Manages monthly forecasts and cash flows, understand forecast variances, develop monthly executive reports
Manage monthly vendor invoice review process within invoicing software, including project management review, 3rd party auditing services, and communication with Accounts Payable
Responsible for accurate quarterly accrual reporting for all existing PO's on campus, including communication with vendors and Finance
Facilitate change order routing and review processes within project management software, content analysis, and executive approval as required
Review project financial health with management team each month (via dashboards, budget software, schedule comparisons, productivity reports, etc.)
Management of Internal and Contractor Risk Register update & contingency evaluation
Financial closeout of internal budgets, Vendor POs, etc.
Work closely with Site Scheduler to compare financial forecasts and risks are in alignment with schedule updates
Assistance with programmatic initiatives, training, and alignment opportunities
Line manages approximately 3-5 staff overseeing multiple data center locations
QAQC all deliverables and ensure all timelines are met
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS or equivalent in construction management or engineering
Minimum of (8) year’s professional experience in construction and project planning for large multi-project construction programs
Strong collaboration skills and problem-solving mindset
Experienced with Primavera P6, Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) and Google Suite
Must be familiar with a cost control tooling (such as eBuilder, Procore, or others)
Ability to clearly communicate financial status and schedule details from multiple construction sites to project managers
Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills are a must in this highly collaborative role.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment that respects work-life balance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Construction ManagementProject PlanningFinancial AnalysisChange ManagementVendor Invoice ReviewAccrual ReportingRisk ManagementForecastingData AnalysisQAQC

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving MindsetExcellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsAnalytical Skills

Certifications

BA/BS in Construction ManagementBA/BS in Engineering