Programme Controls Lead
Turner & Townsend View all jobs
- Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
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., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website:Job DescriptionThe Programme Controls Lead is responsible for monitoring and reporting on all aspects of the performance of the Programme of works including schedule, cost, reporting and risk. The candidate must be comfortable leading a team, developing sustainable programme controls processes, influencing General Contractors and Trade Partners and help influence the programme controls culture across the program. The Programme Controls Lead is responsible for managing the office and ensuring its operation at both delivery and influential levels.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide best practice Project Controls expertise and service across the programme incorporating cost management, project scheduling, reporting and risk managementFacilitate programme controls meetings to engage the design consultants, the Contracting Entity's staff and contractors to align on expectations, optimize schedule, cost & risk performance and drive consistency in programme controls methodology.Monitor and report on all projects within the programme (from promotion through to project completion), and relay cost, time and risk information to the programme director to facilitate strategic decisions.Recruit and mentor a high-performing team of Project Controls professionals while ensuring the right level of resources are retained for optimum delivery.Communicate regularly on relevant matters with clients, staff and key internal and external stakeholdersCoordinate reporting with programme controls office in central functionsTake a proactive approach to the implementation of relevant business systems and processes to enhance the efficiency of the programmes performanceWork with the Head of Programme Controls to ensure the implementation of new key process changes and interventionsAssist in the driving and communication of changes in business and operations processesAssist with the development and implementation of training plansCost ManagementDirect, support and performance manage the cost managers in implementing and utilising the contracting entity's cost procedures, tools and processes to the highest standards to allow for effective monitoring and control.Develop key objectives and the strategic direction of the Cost Management function including processes, procedures, systems and resourcesOversee all weekly and monthly cost reporting across the programmeChair Monthly Project Reviews to ensure that all major projects are being managed effectively from a cost, time and risk management perspectiveProvide support, advice and expertise to the contracts and commercial manager in relation to contentious claims and disputes that may arise on construction and consultancy contractsMaintain a database of benchmarked costs (internal and external) for all projects across the programmeOversee the ongoing development and maintenance of an effective Change & Contingency Management processSchedule ManagementDirect, support and performance manage the Schedule Lead in carrying out his/her dutiesDevelop key objectives and the strategic direction of the Project Scheduling function including processes, procedures, systems and resourcesPeer review monthly progress reportsOversee the development of the yearly programme of work and approve the associated cost and resource loading on an annual basisOversee the development and maintenance of the Master Programme for all projects in the programmePeer review business-critical project schedules so that timescales proposed to the wider business are realistic and achievableRisk ManagementDirect, support and performance manage the Risk Manager in carrying out his/her dutiesDevelop the key objectives for, and strategic direction of the Project Risk Management function including processes, procedures and systemsPeer review monthly risk reportsOversee the development, maintenance and adoption of fit-for-purpose project risk registers across the programmeFormally review key risks across all major projects on a monthly basisSupport the Risk lead in the completion of Quantified Cost & Schedule Risk Analysis on key projectsChair risk workshops (where necessary)Take direct responsibility for the development of a schedule risk-adjusted budget for each financial yearOversee the maintenance, updating and reporting of corporate risk to the Corporate Risk Manager's officeAct as the key interface with the Corporate Risk Manager on behalf of the programmeWorking within a multi-disciplinary team & managing stakeholders:Drive a positive, motivated culture within the scheduling team and ensure they are invested in managing and improving scheduling performance.Establish and maintain a good, professional and pro-active relationships within and outside of the programmeMake a timely response to scheduling queries and requests for information from stakeholders.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or equivalent technical degree and/or minimum 15+ years' experience, at least 3+ years within the aviation industryKnowledge of project financial and cost management systemsKnowledge of risk management systems and development of corporate and project risk strategiesSignificant experience of leading, managing and organising teams within an operational service delivery areaStrong commercial and financial awareness including monitoring and co-ordination of budget.Experience in programme scheduling and resource integrationExcellent project management skills with the capability to provide the motivation to ensure that targets are met, and timelines achievedExcellent organizational skills with the ability to manage deliverables within tight timelinesAbility to propose alternative and innovative solutions with a strong client service ethicExcellent interpersonal and communication and presentation skills.Communication and coordination skills to lead a team of diverse backgrounds and experience towards a single project outcomeSkills:Process driven with excellent attention to detailAbility to work effectively in a team environment, motivating and supporting othersStrong ability to co-ordinate and communicate important information across the teamWell-developed interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to develop long term relationships with all team members, and effectively balance people and processes.Additional Information
- Full time, permanent
- Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
- Pension
- 23 days Annual leave, 2 Company days & 1 volunteering day
- Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
- Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
- Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues