Senior Director, Project Controls

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Director - Project Controls based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to lead enterprise-wide project controls strategy for large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure programs. You will establish governance frameworks that improve cost visibility, schedule performance, risk management, and delivery predictability. The position requires a strategic leader who can connect field execution with executive decision-making through accurate data and insights. You will oversee complex capital programs, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget. Working across engineering, construction, finance, and supply chain teams, you will create the standards and systems that drive operational excellence. This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced project controls professional shaping the future of large-scale technology infrastructure.

Accountabilities:: As the Senior Director of Project Controls, you will own the global strategy, governance, and execution framework for cost, estimating, scheduling, risk, and change management across a portfolio of large capital projects. You will serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, ensuring projects maintain strong financial discipline, accurate forecasting, and predictable delivery outcomes.

Establish and lead a Project Controls Center of Excellence, defining standardized methodologies, tools, processes, and data governance practices.

Develop and maintain enterprise project controls frameworks covering cost management, estimating, scheduling, risk, and change management.

Create and validate project and portfolio baselines, cost targets, delivery plans, and performance measurement systems.

Oversee integrated schedules, resource planning models, and project controls processes from early planning through commissioning and handover.

Lead forecasting activities, cost modeling, budget analysis, and variance reporting to identify risks and opportunities.

Review and approve lifecycle project estimates, cost targets, compensation models, and complex construction claims.

Improve portfolio data integrity by connecting field progress, financial systems, and executive reporting.

Conduct schedule quality reviews, including critical path analysis, recovery planning, and schedule optimization.

Manage enterprise risk processes, including RAID tracking, mitigation planning, and escalation frameworks.

Lead and mentor distributed teams of project controls professionals, cost managers, and schedulers.

Partner with engineering, construction, finance, supply chain, and executive teams to maintain transparency and alignment across programs.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced project controls executive with deep expertise managing complex capital programs, particularly within mission-critical infrastructure or high-tech construction environments. You should combine strategic leadership, analytical expertise, and strong operational discipline to drive successful project delivery at scale.

10+ years of experience in project controls, cost management, commercial management, or related functions supporting large capital programs.

Extensive experience managing mission-critical hyperscale data center programs, high-tech construction projects, or similarly complex infrastructure initiatives.

10+ years of leadership experience managing internal teams, contractors, external partners, and distributed project organizations.

Advanced knowledge of project controls disciplines, including earned value management (EVM), cost forecasting, construction change orders, and schedule optimization.

Strong understanding of construction economics, project financial management, and portfolio governance.

Expertise with enterprise project management and reporting tools such as Primavera P6, Procore, and Oracle Unifier.

Proven ability to build governance frameworks, reporting structures, and performance metrics for large-scale programs.

Strong executive communication skills with the ability to translate complex project data into actionable insights.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment with multiple competing priorities.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation range of approximately $335,000–$446,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Generous cash and equity compensation opportunities.

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and dependents.

401(k) plan with company match for eligible employees.

Flexible paid time off policy.

Wellness and commuter stipends for eligible roles.

Opportunity to lead large-scale infrastructure programs supporting advanced technology initiatives.

Remote work flexibility within the United States.

Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and leadership impact.

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