Project Director - Planning & Scheduling

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Project Director for Planning & Scheduling to join our busy and expanding Data Centre team in Sydney. The role focuses on controlling, scheduling and delivering high‑profile real estate projects and managing a talented team. Key Responsibilities Managing commissions in a client‑facing role, managing high‑value and complex projects, developing our talented teams and engaging in our local markets. Improving Planning and Scheduling (and interfacing project controls) processes to create efficiency and increase benefits to our clients. Developing interdisciplinary relationships that operate for the benefit of our clients. Ensuring the continued success and growth of the Planning and Scheduling team in relation to business generation, resource planning, and business strategy/opportunities. Project scope and capability delivery while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction. Senior line‑management activities including career development and Planning and Scheduling. Developing the project controls capability through recruitment, training and experience. Implementing, embedding and rolling out identified changes to Planning and Scheduling processes. Managing the benefits and requirements of performance and reporting within the business and externally within industry. Serving as a subject‑matter expert. Providing expert analysis to relevant stakeholders and senior management, supporting effective decision making. Training and coaching clients and less experienced leadership team members on Planning and Scheduling processes and practices. Leading national and regional initiatives that are aimed at achieving strategic goals such as growth, outreach or improvement. Skills & Behaviours Make change happen by viewing the needs of our business through a broad lens and taking responsibility for shaping the future. Challenge our leaders and teams to be ready for the future, implementing strategy, managing performance, and driving accountability for execution at all levels. Act as a role model for collaboration and our ‘One Business’ approach, fostering a culture of partnership across the business, with clients, and the broader community. Lead and influence across the business and within our clients, industry, and communities to deliver on our purpose and values. Define future capability requirements and plan resourcing to match, promoting a culture of learning and development for everyone. Promote a culture of care and inclusivity, challenge unacceptable behaviour and manage the culture of the business, balancing revenue concerns with the well‑being and safety of our people. Qualifications Subject matter expertise of different Planning and Scheduling tools and techniques is mandatory. Experience interfacing with other Project Controls disciplines is mandatory. Experience directing Planning and Scheduling on complex projects/programmes is essential. Experience leading teams is essential. Ability to work in both delivery and transformation projects is essential. Experience in the Data Centre space is favoured. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr