Project Controls Lead - Data Center Construction

Responsibilities

• Provide preconstruction support during project approval phase, provide historical cost data, assist in development of annual contractor purchase orders.
• Manage internal project budget / schedule of values within project management software, for monthly financial reporting on multiple New Builds and Retrofit projects on campus.
• Manage external project budget and communications within external project management software including commitment management, change management, document control, etc.
• Manage monthly forecasts and cash flows, understand forecast variances, develop monthly executive reports.
• Manage monthly vendor invoice review process within invoicing software, including project management review, 3rd party auditing services, and communication with Accounts Payable.
• Responsible for accurate quarterly accrual reporting for all existing PO's on campus, including communication with vendors and Finance.
• Facilitate change order routing and review processes within project management software, content analysis, and executive approval as required.
• Review project financial health with management team each month (via dashboards, budget software, schedule comparisons, productivity reports, etc.).
• Management of Internal and Contractor Risk Register update & contingency evaluation.
• Financial closeout of internal budgets, Vendor POs, etc.
• Work closely with Site Scheduler to compare financial forecasts and risks are in alignment with schedule updates.
• Assistance with programmatic initiatives, training, and alignment opportunities.
• Line manages approximately 3-5 staff overseeing multiple data center locations.
• QAQC all deliverables and ensure all timelines are met.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent in construction management or engineering.
• Minimum of (8) year’s professional experience in construction and project planning for large multi-project construction programs.
• Strong collaboration skills and problem-solving mindset.
• Experienced with Primavera P6, Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) and Google Suite.
• Must be familiar with a cost control tooling (such as eBuilder, Procore, or others).
• Ability to clearly communicate financial status and schedule details from multiple construction sites to project managers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills are a must in this highly collaborative role.