Director-Project Controls

About the Role

This proactive leadership role is responsible for all project services functions and resources within the project. The Project Controls Director ensures the project meets commercial, financial, documentation, cost, and schedule requirements using Project Controls best practices. This position serves as the single point of contact for the Vice President of Project Management, reporting operationally to the Project Director or Director of Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor project controls professionals for skills development.
• Participate in developing, improving, and implementing project controls systems.
• Create a robust project controls system focusing on project development, setup, and change management to achieve industry-class performance in schedule and budget commitments.
• Define expectations for Project Controllers' interface with project teams and the services they provide.
• Understand and implement project controls processes throughout the project life cycle.
• Support the development of Work Breakdown Structures for project execution and monitoring.
• Assist in developing project rules of credit for progress and earned value performance reporting.
• Set up, prepare, and maintain project schedules and cost control aspects from initiation to closeout.
• Collect and analyze data for cost control reports and schedule updates.
• Track cost and schedule performance against baselines and update progress.
• Monitor project budgets and facilitate change management processes.
• Understand customer and organizational needs to improve project performance and communication.
• Review and understand contract provisions, scope of work, estimates, and execution strategies.
• Validate source data and ensure integrity of project processes.
• Manage invoicing and ensure compliance with contractual terms.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Project Managers and team members.
• Perform QA/QC on all deliverables.
• Support Project Information Management Coordinator with deliverable transmittals.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost and schedule predictability and repeatability.
• Engage with management on financial reporting, initiatives, staffing, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of company business standards and good practices.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage diverse, simultaneous projects of varying complexities.
• Ability to manage multi-office project execution.
• Sound, ethical business judgment.
• Ability to recognize and promote talent.
• Ability to rectify teammate issues and create high-performance teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of all engineering disciplines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with stakeholders.
• Record of achieving objectives within budget and time frames.
• Ability to delegate authority and set priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership with a team-oriented approach.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Primavera, and other technology tools.
• Knowledge of schedule constraints and information requirements for project controls deliverables.
• Ability to develop construction cost estimates, engineering schedules, and man-hour budgets.
• Experience in estimating and scheduling professional service hours.

Experience

10 or more years of relevant industrial experience in project controls, cost controls, cost estimation, planning, scheduling, and project management.

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science, or related field is highly preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of experience will also be considered.

Physical Demands

Sitting; standing; walking; driving; talking; seeing (close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending; squatting; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs. Minimal safety hazards; general office conditions. Prolonged sitting and use of hands for typing and handling are required.

Working Conditions

May require carrying a cell phone and being available outside working hours. Must clear a drug screen and background check, including a credit report for certain positions, after an offer is extended.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive pay
• Health insurance package with Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to 6% match and employer discretionary contribution up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Paid time off: vacation, sick days, caregiver leave, volunteer, and bereavement
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts on vehicles, tires, cellular plans, etc.
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development opportunities

About Us
Tallgrass, named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for seven consecutive years, is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely and sustainably delivering energy and services. We value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected and their contributions are valued. Our Total Rewards Program supports physical, mental, and financial well-being.