Project Controller - Retail Construction Management

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform challenges into opportunities and deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset, and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions.

About the role

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Controller to join our San Diego team. Working closely with Project Managers and clients, you'll play a key role in construction document administration, project reporting, financial management, governance, and successful project delivery. Attention to detail, strong communication, and responsiveness are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in ensuring the project is managed to the right quality standards and completed efficiently and on time.
• Assist with establishing effective project governance, processes, and systems to be utilized throughout the project.
• Ensure that key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the client and team members.
• Interface with multiple stakeholders, including executive management, project team members, consultants, and vendors.
• Assist with the flow of project information between team members and stakeholders.
• Attend relevant meetings, update and maintain issues/actions logs as current.
• Develop detailed project plans, attend status meetings, and follow up with team members on completion status and close-out of open items.
• Contribute to monthly reporting on various aspects of the Client's program.
• Prepare various reports for multiple audiences, including formal project management reports, executive dashboards, and other reporting requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals for new projects or variations to existing projects.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost models to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and project governance frameworks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide clear, consistent communication to stakeholders regarding project financial health, risks, and required actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a field related to construction.
• A minimum of 2 years of applicable experience.
• Proactive, organized, and thorough with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work as an effective and collaborative team member in delivering the project.
• Exposure to project management software systems.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and Google tools.
• Strong communication skills.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $80,000–$90,000. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for bonuses.
• Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.