Associate Director, Project Controls, Infrastructure

About the Role

The Infrastructure business is seeking an Associate Director‑level Project Controls professional to lead end‑to‑end controls for large, complex and mega‑projects. The role will oversee the definition of success criteria, governance, risk registers and performance metrics while acting as the primary interface between the client and the project team. The incumbent will also support the centre of expertise in developing the PMO controls service. • Deliver end‑to‑end project controls services for large, complex infrastructure projects. • Define and manage contract success criteria, including time, cost and performance parameters. • Implement project governance, processes and systems throughout the project lifecycle. • Lead a matrixed, cross‑functional project controls team and coordinate their inputs. • Maintain and assess the risk register, evaluating all risk components and variations. • Apply performance management techniques and KPIs to enhance project outcomes. • Manage change control processes and provide financial oversight and advice. • Control the flow of project information and serve as the primary client‑team interface. • Support the centre of expertise in developing and delivering PMO project‑controls services. • Ensure project controls delivery aligns with client objectives and appointment conditions. • Mentor and develop junior specialists, fostering training and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸project controls
• ▸risk register
• ▸change control
• ▸client interface
• ▸performance kpis
• ▸governance systems

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a relevant technical degree and management qualifications, with proven experience in planning, scheduling, cost and risk management on construction projects. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and familiarity with cost‑management tools such as Prism or Unifier are essential, as is the ability to mentor junior specialists and communicate effectively. • Hold a relevant technical degree and management qualifications with proven construction project control experience. • Demonstrate expertise in planning & scheduling, cost management, risk management and change control for complex projects. • Possess strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and familiarity with cost‑management systems such as Prism or Unifier. • Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

• ▸technical degree
• ▸management qualification
• ▸planning
• ▸cost management
• ▸primavera p6
• ▸communication

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a flexible, healthy work environment that values work‑life balance, diversity and inclusion. The firm is an equal‑opportunity employer and offers a culture where employees can influence change and advance their careers.

Work Environment

Hybrid