USA Program & Project Scheduling Director

Overview

Turner & Townsend

is looking for a

Director of Scheduling to direct the function for all Major Programs in the USA . This individual will be responsible for the delivery of successful scheduling services and will assist in growing services with new and existing clients. This role is a Key Management Gap with significant impact on the professional practice internally as well as on all major client programs in the United States. This role can sit in any key market region of the USA and significant travel will be required. You will lead regional scheduling teams across major construction programs, with a focus on high-tech, data center, and advanced manufacturing projects. Develop and oversee baseline and update schedules, drive consistency in scheduling standards, and ensure alignment with project milestones and contract requirements. Provide expert guidance on schedule logic, sequencing, and delay analysis. Mentor schedulers in advanced techniques including Time Impact Analysis (TIA), productivity tracking, and claims support. Collaborate with regional leads to elevate service quality and integrate scheduling into strategic planning and execution. Responsibilities

Oversee the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions that will drive consistent delivery across the portfolio of global projects and programs. Lead a team of senior Project Controls Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), responsible for developing project controls processes across a global portfolio of mega projects and programs, setting direction for the team and overseeing their performance to meet client requirements. SME responsibilities include all project controls lifecycle functions across the Portfolio, governance and assurance, capital value/stage gating, estimating, value engineering, budget and cost control, vendor performance management, change and risk contingency management, schedule and earned value management, and scope management. Oversee governance and assurance processes, conducting regular reviews of individual projects and programs to ensure they are delivered in compliance with the minimum standards of the client, as set out in Work Instructions. Represent project controls on senior governance boards responsible for overseeing delivery at Portfolio level and attend program/project steering teams as required. Oversee and support PCDs in planning and implementing project controls structure, resources, and timing for each project phase in alignment with the PCO. Implement standardized data gathering and reporting across the USA, and ensure all projects and programs adopt these processes to enable consistent reporting of performance across all project phases. Ensure quality and timeliness of all project reports (e.g., Central Program Management Office, Executive Steering Committee, Monthly Reports, Contractor Reports). Oversee and support PCDs in the development and maintenance of comprehensive project controls plans (cost, schedule, change, risk, earned value, invoice validation, communications, document management). Collaborate with Capital Procurement on contract and commercial strategy, and in the development of standard contract terms for project controls processes. Work with PCDs to ensure project controls requirements are embedded in all contracts. Develop and implement standard onboarding and skills training for resources across the USA ensuring that all project controls personnel complete the required training. Implement a lessons learned process and oversee collation of best practice from across the portfolio and from other similar programs. Lead on innovation initiatives to drive continuous delivery improvement in the development of best practice, process improvements and embedding best practice. Act as a point of contact and escalation for resolving issues, coordinating with projects and programs as necessary. Perform additional duties as assigned by project leadership. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction. Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred. 20+ years of relevant scheduling experience. 15+ years managing high performing scheduling/project controls teams in a consulting environment. Expertise in project management and scheduling software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar. PMP, CCM, or other relevant certifications preferred. Strong knowledge of construction processes, project lifecycles, and industry standards. Proven track record in managing scheduling on large scale construction projects and programs. Proven ability to manage complex schedules, meet deadlines, and work under pressure. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Exceptional business development acumen and ambition to drive business growth. Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills. Market Sector Experience

Hyperscale and enterprise data centers Semiconductor and advanced manufacturing facilities High-tech R&D campuses Clean rooms and mission-critical environments Large-scale commercial and industrial construction Project/Program Size in Dollar Value

Experience managing scheduling efforts on complex programs ranging from $100 million to over $1 billion, including multi-phase, multi-site projects with aggressive timelines and high stakeholder visibility. Software and Certification Requirements

Primavera P6 (expert-level proficiency, including enterprise database management) Microsoft Project for supplemental scheduling and coordination Power BI or similar tools for schedule visualization and KPI reporting Familiarity with integration of scheduling data into project dashboards and analytics platforms Primavera P6 Certification strongly preferred PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) or equivalent scheduling credential desirable Additional certifications in construction scheduling, delay analysis, or claims management beneficial OSHA 30 or equivalent safety training recommended Equal Opportunity

Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-LH1

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