Senior Project Controls Manager

Senior Project Controls Manager

Position Summary

The Senior Project Controls Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all project controls functions, including cost, schedule, risk management, reporting, change control, and forecasting across large-scale data center and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and drive the overall strategic direction for project controls, including cost, schedule, and risk management.
• Lead project controls deliverables that require coordination across multiple departments.
• Provide clear direction, set expectations, and motivate team members to achieve performance goals.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and enhance performance.
• Oversee the development and delivery of routine project reporting.
• Prepare documentation required for project stage-gate reviews and approval processes.
• Develop guidelines for project chartering, partnering, and governance structures.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of project controls procedures, including cost, scheduling, progress tracking, risk, and change management.
• Manage cost control activities such as budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-to-complete assessments.
• Maintain integrated project schedules and track performance against baseline plans.
• Facilitate risk workshops to identify project risks, assess probability and impact, and define mitigation strategies with assigned ownership.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure accuracy and consistency of cost, schedule, and risk data.
• Prepare executive-level reports, including KPIs, dashboards, and performance summaries.
• Support program leadership with strategic planning, performance reviews, and decision-making.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to governance standards, financial controls, and established procedures.
• Manage the full change control process, including identification, impact analysis, pricing, approvals, and integration into project forecasts.
• Maintain a comprehensive change log and ensure timely communication of all changes.
• Utilize specialized project controls tools and systems to support project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, cost management, or a related field.
• Advanced degree in a related discipline is preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in project controls on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• At least 2 years of experience managing high-performing project controls teams.
• Strong understanding of various project delivery methods and their applications.
• Demonstrated success in schedule management, cost control, estimating, and risk management.
• Proven experience implementing and managing project controls systems for major capital projects.
• Experience establishing project baselines and tracking performance metrics.
• Proficiency in tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and advanced Excel for analysis and reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations, industry standards, and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in project controls within large construction or technical infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in cost engineering, scheduling, risk management, and change control.
• Ability to analyze complex project information and clearly communicate key insights.
• Proven stakeholder management, leadership, and coordination capabilities.

Key Accountabilities

• Accuracy and timeliness of reporting across cost, schedule, risk, and change management.
• Alignment of project performance with approved budgets and schedules.
• Effectiveness in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks and changes.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and project site environments.
• Approximately 30% travel may be required.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• On-call availability may be required depending on project demands.