Project Controls Director

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