Principal Consultant - Project Controls and Performance

Join to apply for the Principal Consultant - Project Controls and Performance role at Turner and Townsend.Turner and Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner and Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with premier programme, project and cost management offerings. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.comThe Opportunity

We are seeking enthusiastic, talented, and proactive individuals who are passionate about delivering tangible results for clients and supporting the delivery of complex projects and programmes. The ideal candidate will have experience of Project Controls/Major Project and Programme Management.Responsibilities

Lead in the assessment of each client environment and their current challenges and assist in utilising our structured approach to discover, design and deliver a solution that is fit for purpose and enables the client to achieve the benefits and outcomes desired.Lead the development, implementation, and optimisation of PMO and controls and performance strategies.Lead in the analysis, definition and write-up of findings and recommendations reports across various stages of the client engagement.Lead the delivery of workshops in a mix of virtual and face-to-face environments with client representatives.Work within diverse and multi-disciplinary teams representing Turner and Townsend at both client sites and virtually.Deploy established methodologies, processes, tools, and systems, tailoring these to suit specific circumstances.Contribute to continuous improvement and development.Opportunity to work independently on workstreams to enable growth and development.Drive key activities within the Programme Advisory team including internal development of transformation products and approaches.Lead on business generation activities such as bids, proposals, etc and work closely alongside Senior Management and the wider Turner and Townsend team.Actively engage in marketing and social media campaigns (employee advocacy) where appropriate.Opportunity to engage in people development through being a buddy or line manager.Qualifications

Experienced professional (3-5 years’ experience in Project Controls) with relevant industry experience (Master’s degree or equivalent experience desirable).Experience of working on major capital projects/programmes covering one or more roles within the PMO/controls and performance environment (schedule, cost, risk, change or performance reporting) in the infrastructure sector (Defense, Nuclear, Rail, Airport, Highways, Utilities) or similar.Familiarity with capability/maturity assessments across the capital delivery businesses, PMO, controls and performance or a specific function.Familiarity with supporting the development of controls and performance integrated processes and digital solutions used to create a ‘one version of the truth’ and enable client leadership teams to make informed decisions based on actionable intelligence.Experience with writing/presenting reports and ability to navigate through complex stakeholder environments and engage (as required) with C-suite level, executive client teams.Computer literacy in Office 365 applications, diagramming tools such as Visio, online whiteboarding tools such as Miro, team collaboration tools such as Slack, Microsoft Teams or specialist controls and performance software tools such as Oracle Primavera, PRISM, Power BI or similar.Experience of business transformation programmes and change management would be advantageous.Understanding of strategy and set-up of target operating models and organisational design in the context of capital infrastructure delivery businesses, integrated controls and performance functions or PMO set-ups would be advantageous.APM, PMI or similar certification or equivalent experience would be advantageous.Behaviours and Skills

Able to proactively identify and resolve client’s issues, identifying and communicating lessons learnt.Able to build strong, professional client relationships, challenging behaviours when appropriate.Able to express ideas clearly, sticking to the key points.Able to listen effectively to understand wider issues and the impact on self and others.Show clear determination to achieve goals that have been set.Able to remain resilient despite obstacles, disappointments, or challenges at work.Take personal responsibility to complete actions and resolve issues.Encourage active participation and positive contribution from all.Work with others, both internally and externally, to achieve project and/or business goals.Able to analyse information quickly and efficiently.Able to use an appropriate mix of analysis, intuition and judgement to determine the most appropriate solution.Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsGood presentation skillsHigh attention to detailTeam playerPassionate and energeticAdditional Information

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.Please note: It is strictly against Turner and Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner and Townsend are considered the property of Turner and Townsend and not subject to payment of agency fees.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner and Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.

#J-18808-Ljbffr