Associate Director, Project Controls

Linesight • Frederick, MD

6d • $140,000 - $195,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Associate Director, Project Controls at Linesight, you will lead experienced, culturally diverse teams and contribute to business strategy while building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues. You will be supported by industry leaders and given opportunities to take responsibility and grow your career.

You will serve as key account manager for clients in the pharma and life sciences team, develop new and repeat business, oversee strategic client projects, and apply project controls expertise to deliver contract requirements for cost management and scheduling. The role also involves negotiating contract terms and commercial agreements, and mentoring and leading employees to deliver high-quality work and client value.

The position follows a hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two days remote. The stated salary range is $140,000–$195,000 USD, with the actual offer dependent on experience, education, and skillset. Interviews are conducted in person or virtually, with video required.

Requirements

• Strong operational management experience in a dynamic environment.
• 10–15+ years of experience in construction, with previous project controls experience in mission-critical sectors.
• Confidence leading meetings with clients.
• A degree or comparable experience in cost management or quantity surveying.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with teams and clients through shared purpose, openness, and a positive working environment.

Nice To Haves

• Pre- and post-contract project controls experience, preferably in pharma/life sciences.
• Chartered status and ideally membership in RICS.

Responsibilities

• Act as key account manager in the pharma/life sciences team and develop client relationships based on partnership and trust.
• Use business development skills to engage new clients and secure repeat projects with existing clients.
• Oversee key strategic client projects.
• Apply project controls experience to achieve project deliverables within contract performance measures, with a focus on cost management and scheduling.
• Negotiate contract terms and commercial agreements with external clients and contractors.
• Mentor and lead employees to foster performance and growth.
• Lead the team to deliver high-quality work and client value.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director