Senior Project Controls Manager (SR. PCM)

This field-based role leads cost and schedule controls for data center construction projects in North Louisiana, Virginia, and Corpus Christi, Texas. Project assignments and reporting locations vary based on operational needs; travel and/or temporary relocation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the project cost control system, including budget codes, commitment tracking, and forecast-to-complete reporting.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and earned value analyses for the project executive team and owner.
• Lead the change management process, including cost impact analysis, negotiation support, and change order log maintenance.
• Coordinate with the scheduling team to align cost reporting with schedule progress and identify variances requiring corrective action.
• Supervise the junior project controls manager, reviewing cost inputs, reports, and forecasts for accuracy.
• Support risk management activities, including contingency tracking and identification of cost exposure on long-lead procurement items.
• Present cost and schedule status at monthly owner and executive review meetings.
• Maintain historical cost data and lessons learned for use on future project bids and estimates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of project controls experience on commercial or industrial construction projects, including cost engineering and forecasting.
• Strong working knowledge of earned value management and cost/schedule integration.
• Proficiency with cost control software and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience supervising project controls staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience on a data center or other mission-critical construction project.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 for cost-loaded schedule review.
• Professional certification such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP).

Work Environment

Primarily office-based within an on-site field office, with periodic site walks to verify progress for cost and schedule reporting. Requires the ability to move through active construction areas when verifying field conditions.