Project Controls Manager (Cost) - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend are seeking an ambitious Project Controls Manager to support a prestigious technology client’s rapidly expanding data center infrastructure program. This role is a unique opportunity to be a key contributor to the future of technology, partnering with global construction teams and cross-functional stakeholders (Analytics, Procurement, Finance) to drive cost management, financial forecasting, risk identification, and program governance across mission-critical projects.


Responsibilities

• Provide preconstruction support during project approval phases, including historical cost analysis, budget baselining, and development of annual contractor purchase orders.
• Align cost and schedule for phased campus builds, including utility planning and long-lead equipment strategies.
• Manage internal project budgets and schedule of values for monthly financial reporting across multiple projects.
• Oversee external project budgets via platforms for commitment management, change management, and document control.
• Facilitate change order routing and review, including content analysis and executive approvals.
• Lead monthly forecasting and cash flow analysis, identify variances, and prepare executive-level reports.
• Ensure accurate quarterly accruals for all active purchase orders; coordinate with vendors and Finance.
• Maintain and update risk registers (internal and contractor), including contingency evaluations.
• Conduct monthly project financial health reviews using dashboards, budget software, schedule comparisons, and productivity reports.
• Collaborate with site Schedulers to ensure alignment between financial forecasts and schedule updates (Primavera P6).
• Track impacts related to renewable energy integration, water conservation systems, and sustainability milestones.
• Support development of scenario analyses for phasing strategies and risk exposure.
• Partner daily with project managers, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams (Analytics, Procurement, Finance).
• Prepare and deliver clear presentations on project health, risks, and performance to leadership.
• Assist with programmatic initiatives, training, and process alignment to drive consistency across sites.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.