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Project Controls Manager

Houston, United StatesFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Managing all project controls activities including planning, cost control, risk management, and reporting across Data Center projects to ensure performance metrics reflect true status and enable informed decision-making.

Role type

Project Controls Manager

Builds

Data Center infrastructure solutions (modular, offsite environments)

Domain

Energy / Data Center Infrastructure

Required skills

Integrated baseline management, cost forecasting, schedule updates, variance analysis, risk management, change management, contractor performance monitoring, recovery plan development

Preferred skills

Training and guidance to project control engineers and schedulers

Technologies

Project controls software, scheduling tools, cost management systems

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the project's integrated baseline covering schedule, cost, and progress measurement; Lead the preparation of regular project performance reports including cost forecasts, schedule updates, and variance analyses; Ensure accuracy and alignment of data across planning, cost control, and risk management functions; Coordinate with Supply Chain and Engineering to maintain realistic forecasts for procurement and construction deliverables; Oversee management of change, ensuring all scope variations are captured, costed, and approved in line with contract requirements; Monitor contractor performance and verify reported progress against field data and milestones; Support project risk reviews, contingency assessments, and recovery plan development; Provide training and guidance to project control engineers and schedulers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement