Senior Project Controls Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and execute the strategic direction for project controls functions, including cost management, risk management, and schedule management.
• Lead project controls deliverables that require cross‑functional collaboration.
• Motivate and guide the team by setting clear expectations, direction, and goals.
• Support weekly team meetings to review progress on key initiatives and drive performance.
• Oversee the development and delivery of regular project reporting.
• Prepare documentation required for project gateway and approval processes.
• Develop guidelines for project‑level chartering and partnering.
• Lead the creation, implementation, and management of project controls procedures for cost, schedule, progress, risk, and change.
• Oversee cost management activities, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost‑to‑complete assessments.
• Manage integrated project schedules and track performance against established baselines.
• Facilitate risk workshops to identify risks, evaluate severity and likelihood, define mitigation strategies, and assign ownership.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure accuracy of inputs for cost, schedule, and risk reporting.
• Prepare executive‑level reporting, including dashboards, KPIs, and performance summaries.
• Support the Program Manager with strategic planning, project performance reviews, and decision‑making.
• Monitor, evaluate, and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with governance, financial procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage project change control, including identification, impact evaluation, pricing, approval workflows, and integration into forecasts and cost‑to‑complete.
• Maintain a project change register and ensure timely communication of pending and approved changes.
• Utilize specialized project controls tools and software.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related construction field.
• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant project controls experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading high‑performing project controls teams in a consulting or similar environment.
• Knowledge of multiple contract delivery methods and their advantages.
• Proven track record in schedule management, cost control, estimating, and risk management.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing project controls systems-including financial and scheduling controls-for major capital projects.
• Experience establishing and monitoring baselines and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with the capability to interpret complex project data and deliver actionable insights.
• Understanding of relevant regulations, industry standards, and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and influence project teams to achieve project control objectives.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience in project controls for large construction or technical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost engineering, scheduling (Primavera/MS Project), risk management, and change management.
• Ability to analyze complex project data and clearly communicate findings.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, leadership, and coordination skills.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Timely and accurate reporting of cost, schedule, risk, and change.
• Alignment of project performance with approved budgets and schedules.
• Quality and effectiveness of risk and change identification, evaluation, and mitigation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Combination of site and office‑based work, with variable hours and travel requirements.
• Approximately 30% travel expected.
• Variable working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• On‑call availability may be required depending on project needs.