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USA Program & Project Scheduling Director
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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 scheduling services and will assist in growing services with new and existing clients. The role is a Key Management Gap with significant impact on the professional practice internally and 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 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 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 compliance with client minimum standards 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 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 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 required training. Implement a lessons learned process and oversee the collection of best practices across the portfolio and 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 . 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 . 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 Specific 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 Certification Requirements Primavera P6 Certification strongly 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 Additional Information Equal Opportunity
Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics and will not be discriminated against on the basis of those characteristics. It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fees in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency will ask candidates to pay fees at any time. All information provided during the application process will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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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 scheduling services and will assist in growing services with new and existing clients. The role is a Key Management Gap with significant impact on the professional practice internally and 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 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 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 compliance with client minimum standards 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 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 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 required training. Implement a lessons learned process and oversee the collection of best practices across the portfolio and 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 . 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 . 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 Specific 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 Certification Requirements Primavera P6 Certification strongly 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 Additional Information Equal Opportunity
Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics and will not be discriminated against on the basis of those characteristics. It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fees in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency will ask candidates to pay fees at any time. All information provided during the application process will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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