Manager/Director, Project Controls

American Terawatt

. Build American Terawatt's project controls function from the ground up .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Project Controls, particularly with Oracle Primavera P6 and Asana, while effectively managing project schedules and risk assessments for large energy and infrastructure projects. Proven ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

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Oracle Primavera P6 ExpertiseProject Controls ExperienceRisk ManagementSchedule DevelopmentPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project ControlsSchedule ManagementForensic Delay AnalysisCost LoadingXER ExchangeIntegrated Master Schedule DevelopmentEPC Schedule IntegrationRisk Register ManagementSchedule BaselinesMonthly Schedule Updates

Soft Skills

Clear Written CommunicationLeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Oracle Primavera P6Asana

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPAACE PSPAACE DRMP

Industry Keywords

Energy ProjectsTransmission ProjectsInfrastructure ProjectsUtility-Scale GenerationHVDC ProjectsEPC ExperienceProject Finance Diligence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OraclePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build American Terawatt's project controls function from the ground up
Own the schedule of record for every project
Work closely with Development, Engineering, Commercial and Procurement
Serve as controls counterpart to EPC contractors, converter OEMs, owner's engineers and lenders' independent engineers
Build and maintain project schedules personally and lead a Project Controls Analyst
Design, implement, maintain and update Oracle Primavera P6
Build and maintain each project's integrated master schedule
Set scheduling standards and baselines
Approve progress updates received from Asana
Design, implement, maintain and update Asana as the day-to-day execution layer
Configure project templates, task structures and workflows across every package
Keep Asana aligned with P6 schedule activities and ensure owners report progress in Asana
Own the risk register, set the scoring method and risk owners, and lead the monthly risk review
Run the monthly schedule update, including status, slip analysis, re-forecast and approval
Publish approved schedule changes to Asana for functional teams
Integrate OEM and EPC schedules, review logic, float and critical path, lead owner-side delay analysis, and write contractor schedule specifications
Prepare the schedule and controls package for financing
Decide when to add a Senior Planner/Scheduler and a Cost and Risk Analyst
Report to the Head of Power Development
Establish the P6 environment and level-1 integrated master schedule for the lead HVDC project
Establish the monthly update and risk review cycle
Develop baselined integrated master schedules for each active project
Publish AmWatt's scheduling standard and EPC/OEM schedule specification
Run the production two-way P6–Asana link with the AI tooling team and maintain a live risk register

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of project controls experience on large energy, transmission or infrastructure projects
Expert command of Oracle Primavera P6, including XER exchange, multiple baselines, cost loading and forensic delay analysis
Experience reviewing and integrating contractor and OEM schedules
Experience leading controls on a project or program while still building schedules yourself
Clear written communication with executives, lenders and contractors
Owner or developer experience on utility-scale transmission, generation or HVDC projects preferred
Project controls experience at an EPC such as Kiewit, Quanta or Burns & McDonnell preferred
Experience supporting project finance diligence with lenders and independent engineers preferred
PMP and/or AACE PSP or DRMP certification preferred
Comfort working in an AI-forward team that automates its reporting preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary and equity compensation package, commensurate with experience
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
75% coverage for dependents and spouses
Up to $300/month reimbursement for gym and wellness expenses
Bay Club membership for SF-based employees
Lunch provided daily when working from an office
Unlimited PTO with manager approval
Company-wide office closures for July 4 week and one week in December
Laptop of choice provided
Convenient SF office location near public transit
Pre-tax transit benefit
Employee contribution 401(k) program