VP Project Controls, Data Centers

. Oversee a team of cost managers, estimators, and schedulers, assigning work, monitoring progress, and ensuring quality standards .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $138,840 - $201,480 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee a team of cost managers, estimators, and schedulers, assigning work, monitoring progress, and ensuring quality standards
Provide technical guidance and mentorship on cost estimating, scheduling techniques, and earned value management
Conduct performance reviews and support professional development of direct reports
Manage workload distribution and resource allocation across the assigned project portfolio
Oversee cost estimates, budgets, financial forecasts, expenditures, variances, change orders, cost reports, and value engineering
Oversee project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar software, including critical path analysis, schedule performance, status reporting, and recovery strategies
Implement standardized project controls processes, templates, tools, and quality standards
Prepare and present cost and schedule performance reports to project teams and clients
Serve as client point of contact for project controls matters
Coordinate with project managers, design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve cost or schedule issues
Escalate significant cost overruns, schedule delays, and risks with recommended solutions
Identify and assess cost and schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies
Support claims analysis and dispute resolution with cost and schedule documentation and analysis

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or related field from an accredited institution
8-10 years of progressive experience in project controls, cost management, estimating, or scheduling roles
2-3 years of direct management experience leading project controls professionals
Advanced knowledge of cost estimating, budgeting, and financial analysis for capital construction projects
Strong proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and cost management tools
Solid understanding of earned value management (EVM) principles and applications
Experience with mission-critical or data center projects preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage team workload and coordinate multiple project assignments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with team members, project stakeholders, and clients
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Comp & perks