Senior Project Controls Manager (m/f/d)- Data Centres

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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 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.

Turner & Townsend are leaders in professional services to the Data Centre sector globally. Due to the continued success and expansion of our Data Centre business in Germany, we are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Controls Manager to join our Data Centre team in Frankfurt .

In this role, you will take ownership of cost, schedule, and risk management for this high‑profile, mission‑critical project. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to provide strategic insights to stakeholders while ensuring compliance with governance standards.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed cost and scheduling plans, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring alignment with project scope and contractual requirements
Monitor and control project costs and schedules throughout the lifecycle
Prepare and deliver comprehensive cost reports, variance analyses, and executive‑level dashboards, providing clear recommendations for decision‑making
Review and validate change orders, ensuring proper documentation, cost impact analysis, and compliance with governance protocols
Support procurement activities by analyzing bids, validating cost data, and ensuring commercial compliance
Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to manage invoicing, accrual reporting, and financial closeout of purchase orders
Maintain benchmarking data, historical cost records, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement
Assist with schedule development and updates, ensuring cost and schedule data are integrated for accurate performance tracking
Monitor schedule progress against baseline, identify potential delays, and communicate impacts on cost and contingency planning
Provide regular status updates and executive‑level presentations summarizing cost and schedule performance, risks, and recommended actions
Ensure compliance with industry standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements, including conducting audits and governance reviews

Qualifications

University Degree in an engineering or construction related field
Minimum 12 years’ work experience in construction / project controls, including experience in large scale Data Centre projects or similar critical project environments
Experience of master planning and cost controlling of major construction projects
Demonstrable experience in client‑facing roles at all levels
Good knowledge of construction industry and Data Centre sector themes
Good knowledge of project lifecycle and business case approvals process
Availability for on‑site work
English and German language skills

Additional Information

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