Director of Project Controls (Solar)

Wanzek Construction•Indianapolis, IN

56d

About The Position

The Director of Project Controls is the functional leader of the Project Controls Department and a contributor to the company’s strategic leadership team. The position leads project controls for the renewables market sector, including earned value, scheduling, cost and change management, equipment and labor management, project forecasting, and development of the project controls team. The Director is also responsible for implementing and continuously improving project controls processes, systems, and tools, and serves as a resource to department members and company leadership. Senior Project Controls Department staff report directly to the Director, who manages, coordinates, and evaluates their work and performance. The position may be based at a corporate office in Centennial, Colorado; Phoenix, Arizona; Fargo, North Dakota; Indianapolis, Indiana; or Dallas, Texas. Remote candidates will be considered, though working from a corporate office is preferred. The role involves up to 30% travel to regional offices or project sites. MasTec Renewables includes Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction. Its parent Clean Energy & Infrastructure segment provides construction services across industrial, renewables, and infrastructure markets. The renewables sector focuses on solar, wind, and battery storage. The company describes sustainability and safety as foundational to its culture and emphasizes an inclusive, respectful, collaborative work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related major.
15 or more years of experience in project management and/or project controls.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
Construction industry experience in linear infrastructure construction or renewables.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Proficiency in Primavera P6.
Proficiency in InEight Estimating, Control, and Progress modules or a similar platform.
Proven ability to lead others.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Commitment to personal and workplace safety and Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP), Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), and/or Project Scheduling Professional (PSP PMI-SP) certification.
Renewable energy construction experience.

Responsibilities

Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health and safety and work toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles.
Establish and directly manage the back-office project controls team assigned to operating groups, covering earned value management, estimating and cost controls, equipment and labor planning, job setup, cost and phase code control, forecasting, productivity analysis, scheduling, change management, and claims analysis.
Supervise project scheduling, including preparation and analysis of schedule baselines and progress schedules, project labor forecasts, schedule analysis, and project progress reporting.
Set clear direction and targets so project controls team members can achieve their goals and support company objectives.
Promote accurate, timely reporting and data-driven decisions.
Ensure project teams have accurate, real-time data and reports on project costs, productivity, schedule performance, trends, and forecasts.
Oversee and monitor project performance, progress, and forecasts, validating and reporting cost and schedule performance against baseline estimates and schedules.
Assess the effects of project changes and assist project teams with claims, change orders, and recovery plans.
Identify trends and deviations, communicate variance root causes, and recommend corrective actions to project management based on relevant analyses.
Coordinate development, validation, and baselining of project estimates with estimating and operations teams.
Assist with value-engineering analysis.
Assist with reviewing, developing, issuing, and evaluating subcontract change orders as required.
Advise project stakeholders on project controls and provide guidance and recommendations.
Develop the team through targeted project assignments and mentor-mentee relationships.
Build relationships among project controls, project teams, operational groups, and the broader company.
Promote trust, integrity, ethical behavior, fairness, respect, and information sharing across teams and management levels.
Participate in attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining talent.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Create, edit, publish, and maintain project controls standard operating procedures.
Lead development and timely delivery of weekly, monthly, and special reports, and hold corresponding operations-group meetings to monitor project progress and status.
Develop or refine project controls systems, challenge obsolete practices, and eliminate non-value-added processes to improve project and company performance.
Advocate for analysis of business practices and adoption of best practices.
Identify and act on opportunities to improve processes within the organization and business units.
Conduct site- and office-based audits of project teams’ use and implementation of project controls processes, systems, and tools; recommend corrective actions for leadership approval and track them to closure.
Oversee and guide implementation, training, and support for operations groups and project teams on project controls processes, systems, and tools.
Assist in creating and participate in company project management training.
Work with directors and company leadership to develop and achieve goals and strategic plans, including business planning, budgeting, and operations and management process improvements.
Participate in the company’s strategic leadership team and provide thought leadership in areas of expertise.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility.
Competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.
401(k) with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan choices and coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, pet insurance, weight management drug discount, and discounted national gym membership network.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Bereavement leave.
Military leave, including benefits continuation.
Employee Assistance Program.
Short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
Group legal plan.