Project Controls Manager – Data Center Construction

Project Controls Manager – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 employees in more than 60 countries. It specializes in program, project, cost, and commercial management.

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to support a major data center campus development in Tucson, Arizona.

This role requires deep technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to provide strategic insights to stakeholders while ensuring compliance with governance standards.

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring alignment with project scope and contractual requirements.
• Monitor and control project costs throughout the lifecycle, track actuals against forecasts, and implement corrective actions to maintain financial integrity.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive cost reports, variance analyses, and executive-level dashboards, providing clear recommendations for decision-making.
• Review and validate change orders, ensuring proper documentation, cost impact analysis, and compliance with governance protocols.
• Support procurement activities by analyzing bids, validating cost data, and ensuring commercial compliance.
• Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to manage invoicing, accrual reporting, and financial closeout of purchase orders.
• Maintain benchmarking data, historical cost records, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Assist with schedule development and updates, ensuring cost and schedule data are integrated for accurate performance tracking.
• Monitor schedule progress against baseline, identify potential delays, and communicate impacts on cost and contingency planning.
• Provide regular status updates and executive-level presentations summarizing cost and schedule performance, risks, and recommended actions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements, including conducting audits and governance reviews.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• Ability to work onsite with the client in Tucson, AZ.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cost management or project controls, with exposure to scheduling responsibilities.
• Proven track record on large-scale construction projects, preferably mission‑critical facilities such as data centers.
• Advanced proficiency in cost management tools and financial forecasting systems; familiarity with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly to senior stakeholders.
• PMP, PMI‑SP, AACE, or RICS accreditation preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

* On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.