Key Responsibilities
Project Controls Leadership
· Lead and manage all project controls functions including scheduling, cost control, forecasting, reporting, change management, and risk analysis.
· Develop and implement standardized project controls procedures and reporting frameworks for data center construction projects.
· Establish project controls systems aligned with company governance and client requirements.
· Provide leadership and mentoring to project controls managers, schedulers, and cost engineers.
Planning & Scheduling
· Oversee development of integrated master schedules for large data center programs and individual projects.
· Ensure schedules include engineering, procurement, fabrication, logistics, construction, and commissioning activities.
· Validate critical path activities and schedule risk analysis to ensure achievable delivery milestones.
· Monitor schedule performance and identify mitigation strategies for potential delays.
Cost Management & Forecasting
· Lead development and management of project budgets, cost tracking, and forecasting systems.
· Implement earned value management (EVM) methodologies where appropriate.
· Monitor cost performance and provide early identification of cost variances.
· Develop monthly forecasts and support executive financial reporting.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
· Establish project KPIs and reporting dashboards for executive leadership and clients.
· Provide accurate weekly and monthly performance reports including schedule health, cost performance, and risk indicators.
· Ensure transparency and data integrity in project reporting systems.
Risk Management
· Implement structured risk management and contingency tracking processes.
· Identify schedule, cost, procurement, and construction risks and develop mitigation strategies.
· Facilitate risk workshops with project teams and stakeholders.
Change Management
· Oversee project change management processes including evaluation of cost and schedule impacts.
· Ensure changes are properly documented, tracked, and incorporated into project forecasts.
Stakeholder & Client Interface
· Serve as the primary project controls interface with clients and executive leadership.
· Present project performance updates and forecasts to senior leadership teams.
· Support contract compliance and reporting requirements for mission-critical clients.
Systems & Technology
· Implement and manage project controls systems and tools such as:
o Primavera P6
o Power BI / dashboards
o Cost management systems
o Integrated reporting platforms
· Ensure consistency of data across project management systems.
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Qualifications
Education
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline.
· Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
· 12–15+ years of experience in project controls for large capital construction projects.
· Minimum 5 years in a leadership or director-level project controls role.
· Experience on large-scale data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, or power generation projects preferred.
· Experience supporting EPC, design-build, or construction management delivery models.
Technical Skills
· Expert knowledge of Primavera P6 scheduling.
· Strong background in cost control and forecasting methodologies.
· Experience with earned value management systems.
· Proficiency in project analytics tools (Power BI, Excel, reporting platforms).
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Leadership Competencies
· Strategic project planning and execution
· Data-driven decision making
· Executive communication and reporting
· Risk identification and mitigation
· Cross-functional leadership
· Client relationship management