Project Director Jobs in Indiana
Project Director jobs in Indiana are actively posted across construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology sectors, with demand concentrated at both senior leadership and mid-career management levels. Indianapolis is the primary hiring hub, with strong secondary markets in Fort Wayne and Evansville, where employers such as Eli Lilly, IU Health, and Cummins consistently fill project director roles. The most in-demand specialties are capital construction, clinical operations, and enterprise IT program delivery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is 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 will help with wider business initiatives as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for establishing and executing the high-level strategic direction of project controls including cost management, risk management, and schedule management.
- Responsible for the project budget approval process.
- Leads risk workshops with the project team to identify risks, establish likelihood/severity, mitigation actions and Owners.
- Take the lead for project controls deliverables that require cross-functional input.
- Motivate the team by providing clear direction and goals.
- Assist with weekly team meetings to discuss progress on initiatives and to drive performance.
- Lead the development and production of regular reporting.
- Prepares documentation for project gateway and approval processes.
- Develop overall guidelines for project level chartering and partnering.
- Review the Project Master Schedule for sequencing, interface milestones, and critical path elements (developed by others).
- Develop and recommend the project budget, cash flow and financial plan.
- Oversee and lead the risk management process for the project.
- Develop the work plan that forms the Project Execution Plan (PEP) for the project.
- Review, critique and submit for approval the Project implementation plans as developed by the project supporting PMCM teams.
- Manage Project Estimating and life cycle (total cost of ownership) asset costing, including contingency methodology and estimate evolution through the project lifecycle.
- Develop and submit for approval change management and impact mitigation strategies throughout the life of the project. This includes, but is not limited to scope, cost, schedule control, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Develop the set of controls to assure team performance against the Project baseline metrics.
- Develop protocols and guidelines for Diversity Compliance, Monitoring, and Reporting.
- Establish the metrics and basis for progress reporting against the Project, Projects, and Contracts. Reporting shall include Performance Measurement, Forecasting, Trending, Issues, Actions, Progress, and Overall Status.
- Develop project guidelines and protocols for cost reduction initiatives. Review project level cost reduction recommendations.
- Review project level diversity recommendations.
- Review construction progress and approve recovery plans.
- Review the claims resolutions recommendations.
- Collaborate with appropriate internal and external stakeholders to achieve consent.
- Establishes ongoing risk process and coordinates regular Monte Carlo analyses.
- Project intake: Consider expansion of deliverables to ensure more robust business cases/estimates/schedules are developed.
- Consider the development of an end-to-end process that captures the project controls information from intake through to closeout. Including incorporating a feedback loop for intake/cost/scheduling closeout information.
- Consider the integration of intake/cost/scheduling reporting to provide a holistic approach to project controls.
- Leads the Project Controls Team and ensures deliverables with quality control and assurance.
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 preferred.
- 12+ years of relevant project controls experience.
- 2+ years managing high performing project control teams in a consulting environment.
- Knowledge of multiple contract delivery methods and the merits of each.
- Displays track record of proven success with schedules, cost control, estimating and risk management.
- Proven and demonstrated experience in implementing and managing a project controls system, including financial and scheduling controls, for a major capital project.
- Experience in establishing and monitoring project baselines and performance metrics.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex project data and provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and compliance frameworks relevant to the project domain.
- Demonstrates leadership skills and the ability to influence and motivate project teams towards achieving project control objectives.
- Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills
Additional Information
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
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.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is 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 will help with wider business initiatives as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for establishing and executing the high-level strategic direction of project controls including cost management, risk management, and schedule management.
- Responsible for the project budget approval process.
- Leads risk workshops with the project team to identify risks, establish likelihood/severity, mitigation actions and Owners.
- Take the lead for project controls deliverables that require cross-functional input.
- Motivate the team by providing clear direction and goals.
- Assist with weekly team meetings to discuss progress on initiatives and to drive performance.
- Lead the development and production of regular reporting.
- Prepares documentation for project gateway and approval processes.
- Develop overall guidelines for project level chartering and partnering.
- Review the Project Master Schedule for sequencing, interface milestones, and critical path elements (developed by others).
- Develop and recommend the project budget, cash flow and financial plan.
- Oversee and lead the risk management process for the project.
- Develop the work plan that forms the Project Execution Plan (PEP) for the project.
- Review, critique and submit for approval the Project implementation plans as developed by the project supporting PMCM teams.
- Manage Project Estimating and life cycle (total cost of ownership) asset costing, including contingency methodology and estimate evolution through the project lifecycle.
- Develop and submit for approval change management and impact mitigation strategies throughout the life of the project. This includes, but is not limited to scope, cost, schedule control, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Develop the set of controls to assure team performance against the Project baseline metrics.
- Develop protocols and guidelines for Diversity Compliance, Monitoring, and Reporting.
- Establish the metrics and basis for progress reporting against the Project, Projects, and Contracts. Reporting shall include Performance Measurement, Forecasting, Trending, Issues, Actions, Progress, and Overall Status.
- Develop project guidelines and protocols for cost reduction initiatives. Review project level cost reduction recommendations.
- Review project level diversity recommendations.
- Review construction progress and approve recovery plans.
- Review the claims resolutions recommendations.
- Collaborate with appropriate internal and external stakeholders to achieve consent.
- Establishes ongoing risk process and coordinates regular Monte Carlo analyses.
- Project intake: Consider expansion of deliverables to ensure more robust business cases/estimates/schedules are developed.
- Consider the development of an end-to-end process that captures the project controls information from intake through to closeout. Including incorporating a feedback loop for intake/cost/scheduling closeout information.
- Consider the integration of intake/cost/scheduling reporting to provide a holistic approach to project controls.
- Leads the Project Controls Team and ensures deliverables with quality control and assurance.
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 preferred.
- 12+ years of relevant project controls experience.
- 2+ years managing high performing project control teams in a consulting environment.
- Knowledge of multiple contract delivery methods and the merits of each.
- Displays track record of proven success with schedules, cost control, estimating and risk management.
- Proven and demonstrated experience in implementing and managing a project controls system, including financial and scheduling controls, for a major capital project.
- Experience in establishing and monitoring project baselines and performance metrics.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex project data and provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and compliance frameworks relevant to the project domain.
- Demonstrates leadership skills and the ability to influence and motivate project teams towards achieving project control objectives.
- Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills
Additional Information
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
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.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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Project Director Job Market in Indiana
A snapshot from current Indiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Construction & Real Estate
What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project director jobs across Indiana.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute
- Eight or more years of progressive project management experience in a relevant Indiana industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and multi-million-dollar project budgets
- Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent platforms
- Strong knowledge of Indiana building codes, permitting processes, or applicable regulatory frameworks
Project Director Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project director in Indiana?
Most project director roles in Indiana require a bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the industry, followed by several years of progressively responsible project management experience. While Indiana does not issue a state-specific project director license, construction-focused roles often expect familiarity with Indiana Department of Transportation standards or local permitting requirements. Earning the PMP certification is the most widely recognized credential across Indiana's construction, healthcare, and technology employers and gives candidates a clear competitive edge.
How much do project directors make in Indiana?
Project directors in Indiana earn a median of about $95,020 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,120 for the lowest 10% to over $149,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project directors in Indiana?
Indiana project director roles are posted by Eli Lilly, Kustom US, and Clayco and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Indiana's mix of large pharmaceutical, health system, advanced manufacturing, and infrastructure employers means openings appear across diverse industries rather than clustering in a single sector.
Which Indiana cities have the most project director jobs?
Indianapolis, Indiana, and Carmel are the Indiana cities with the most project director openings. Indianapolis anchors the market because it concentrates the state's largest health systems, corporate headquarters, and infrastructure projects, while Fort Wayne and Evansville draw openings through their established manufacturing bases and regional hospital networks, making smaller metros more competitive than their size alone would suggest.
Are there remote project director jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical roles because project directors typically oversee on-site teams, vendor relationships, and physical deliverables. About 33% of project director openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting growing flexibility for planning, reporting, and stakeholder coordination functions. IT program management and software implementation roles are the most likely to offer fully remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a project director in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up from a project coordinator or project manager role at a mid-size Indiana employer, where internal promotions to director-level are common once you have demonstrated budget and team ownership. IU Health and Indiana University Health Physicians run structured leadership development programs worth targeting, and large general contractors operating in Indianapolis often hire associate project managers directly from construction management programs at Purdue University or Indiana State University. Building a portfolio of completed projects and earning the CAPM certification before pursuing the PMP signals readiness for director responsibility.
Where can I find and apply to project director jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to project director jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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