Project Controls Director - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (m/f/d)

Job DescriptionTurner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Director – Project Controls to join our team. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of successful client delivery and managing project control teams. This individual will lead project controls services for major client accounts and support wider business initiatives as needed.Responsibilities:Establish and execute the high-level strategic direction of project controls, including cost, risk, and schedule management.Approve project budgets and oversee the budget approval process.Lead risk workshops to identify risks, assess likelihood and severity, and define mitigation actions and owners.Coordinate cross-functional project control deliverables.Motivate and guide the project control team with clear objectives.Participate in weekly team meetings to monitor progress and enhance performance.Develop and produce regular project reports.Prepare documentation for project gateways and approvals.Create guidelines for project chartering and partnering at the project level.Review project master schedules, interface milestones, and critical path elements.Develop project budgets, cash flows, and financial plans.Oversee project risk management processes.Develop the Work Breakdown Structure and Project Execution Plan (PEP).Review and approve project implementation plans developed by PMCM teams.Manage project estimating, lifecycle costing, contingency methodologies, and estimate updates.Develop and submit change management strategies and impact mitigation plans.Establish controls to monitor team performance against project baselines.Create protocols for diversity compliance, monitoring, and reporting.Define metrics and reporting standards for project progress, performance, forecasting, issues, and actions.Develop project cost reduction strategies and review related recommendations.Review diversity initiatives at the project level.Assess construction progress and approve recovery plans.Review claims resolution strategies.Collaborate with stakeholders to obtain approvals and consensus.Implement ongoing risk management processes, including Monte Carlo analyses.Consider expanding deliverables to improve business cases, estimates, and schedules.Develop end-to-end project controls processes, including feedback loops from project closeout.Integrate project controls reporting for comprehensive oversight.Lead the Project Controls Team, ensuring quality control and assurance of deliverables.Adhere to SOX controls where applicable.Qualifications:Degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field.Graduate degree preferred.Relevant experience in project controls and portfolio management.Proven leadership in managing high-performing project control teams, especially in consulting or regulatory environments.Strong client management skills.Experience with Clean Room environments is advantageous.Knowledge of various contract delivery methods.Proven success in schedule, cost control, estimating, and risk management.Experience implementing and managing project controls systems for major capital projects.Ability to establish and monitor project baselines and performance metrics.Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and advanced Excel skills.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, presentation, and communication skills in German & English.Additional Information:On-site presence requirements may vary based on client needs.We promote a healthy, flexible, and inclusive work environment, respecting work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. For more information, visit www.turnerandtownsend.com and Website information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.LI-LP1Join our social media channels for updates on our projects and company culture:Twitter, Instagram, LinkedInNote: It is against policy for candidates to pay fees related to our recruitment process. Unsolicited resumes are considered property of Turner & Townsend. #J-18808-Ljbffr