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 role is responsible for the delivery of scheduling services and will assist in growing services with new and existing clients. It is a Key Management Gap role 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. Responsibilities Lead regional scheduling teams across major construction programs, focusing 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. Oversee the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions to drive consistent delivery across a portfolio of global projects and programs. Lead a team of senior Project Controls 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, including lifecycle functions across the portfolio, governance and assurance, cost control, scheduling, earned value management, change and risk management, and scope management. Oversee governance and assurance processes, conducting regular reviews to ensure delivery complies with client standards as defined in Work Instructions. Represent project controls on senior governance boards and attend program/project steering teams as required. 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 for consistent performance reporting 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). Develop and maintain 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. Embed project controls requirements in all contracts. Develop onboarding and skills training for resources across the USA, ensuring completion of required training. Implement a lessons learned process and capture best practices from across the portfolio and similar programs. Lead on innovation initiatives to drive continuous delivery 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, adhered to where applicable. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field. 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 is desirable. 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. 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 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 Requirements Primavera P6 (expert-level proficiency, including enterprise database management) MS 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 preferred PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) or equivalent desirable Additional certifications in construction scheduling, delay analysis, or claims management beneficial OSHA 30 or equivalent safety training recommended Additional Information The salary range for this full-time role is $200K-$300K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. 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, disability, protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any other protected characteristic. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email . 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 . 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Created: 2025-09-21