Associate Director - Project Controls (Defence & Infrastructure)

About the role

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, is recruiting an Associate Director for its Project Controls function in Adelaide. The role oversees project services functions such as cost control, scheduling, risk management and reporting, and acts as the main point of contact for project services, interfacing with the client and other consultants. It is open to Australian citizens who can obtain an AGSVA NV1 or British citizens with current UKSV.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and manage project services functions including cost control, scheduling, risk management and project reporting, and integrate project controls processes to support project delivery.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project services, coordinating between departments and interfacing with the client and other consultants at every stage.
• Drive the strategic, operational and technical diagnosis of client needs and support the client's senior management in delivering major projects and programmes.
• Contribute to submissions, fee bidding, financial management and reporting, budgeting and business planning under the manager's direction.
• Manage project cost management (budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis) and lead project scheduling so timelines and milestones are met.
• Conduct risk assessments, implement risk strategies and prepare regular performance reports for senior management.
• Monitor and control project resources, mentor and lead a team of project services professionals, and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, business administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in project controls, project management or related roles.
• Proven experience managing project services functions on large, complex projects.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Professional certification such as PMP or CCP is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written English, strong report writing, attention to detail and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera and MS Project.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong leadership, team management and communication skills.