Project Controls Lead

About the role

The Data Center Project Controls lead is the central owner of the project master schedule and the delivery roadmap across FluidStack’s datacenter portfolio. This role ensures consistent, predictable execution across multiple concurrent builds of GW scale datacenter builds, by integrating design, procurement, permitting, and construction schedules into a unified enterprise-level program plan.

This role provides schedule intelligence, identifies bottlenecks, forecasts critical path risks, and supports executive decision-making for resource allocation, phasing, and capital deployment.

• Lead regional project controls and scheduling teams; set goals and ensure progress.
• Oversee schedules (pre-construction, baseline, updates) and project controls processes.
• Manage change orders, claims, delay/productivity analyses, and dispute resolution support.
• Ensure compliance with companywide practices for budgets, scheduling, and reporting.
• Partner with Operations, Legal, and Finance on risks, claims, and recovery strategies.
• Support client interviews, Go/No-Go decisions, and bid strategies.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and training programs; mentor project controls staff.
• Collaborate with Estimating, VDC, Safety, and Quality for project integration.
• Conduct contract reviews to identify risk, timelines, and notification protocols.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in construction, including 7+ in project controls/scheduling.
• 7+ years handling scheduling and productivity claims.
• Strong leadership and experience implementing companywide procedures.
• Proficiency in CPM scheduling, contracts, risk processes, and self-perform productivity.
• Skilled in financial/cost systems, forecasting, and risk evaluation.
• Expert in P6, Microsoft Suite, and Bluebeam; knowledge of VDC tools.
• Ability to travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Experience with project controls and scheduling.
• Understanding of construction processes and industry standards.
• Knowledge of financial systems and cost management.
• Experience with risk assessment and mitigation.
• Leadership skills and ability to manage teams.

Skills

• CPM scheduling.
• Contracts and contract management.
• Risk assessment and mitigation.
• Financial and cost systems.
• Microsoft Suite and Bluebeam.
• VDC tools.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity). Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms. Health, dental, and vision insurance. Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options. Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law. We are committed to pay equity and transparency. Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law. You will receive a confirmation email once your application has successfully been accepted. If there is an error with your submission and you did not receive a confirmation email, please email careers@fluidstack.io with your resume/CV, the role you've applied for, and the date you submitted your application-- someone from our recruiting team will be in touch. Compensation Range: $244K - $275K