Director, Planning & Controls, Project & Development Services
About The Position
The Director, Planning & Controls, Project & Development Services is accountable for outcomes across projects, programs, or accounts rather than task-level execution. The role leads delivery consistency, client leadership, and operational excellence for Project Controls services. It directs project controls delivery across accounts, markets, or programs; provides executive-level client engagement and advisory support; and leads and develops Managers. The Director also ensures service quality, consistency, and scalability, partners with account leadership on staffing, performance, and growth, and supports business development through pursuits and client expansion. The role requires advanced project controls skills, expertise in client relations, client management, consulting, and cost and schedule management software, and experience in construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial, or a related technical field. A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and at least 15 years of related experience, including at least five years of management experience, are required. A master's degree and certification are preferred. The stated compensation range is $161,500 to $190,000. Eligible employees may enroll in a variety of benefit programs and receive paid and unpaid time away from work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Fifteen or more years of related experience.
- Five or more years of management experience.
- Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or practice area.
- Advanced project controls skills.
- Expertise in client relations, client management, and consulting.
- Strong organization and analytical skills.
- Expertise using cost and schedule management software.
- Experience in construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial, or a related technical field.
- Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
- Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Solve highly strategic or complex client requirements.
- Direct project controls delivery across accounts, markets, or programs.
- Provide executive-level client engagement and advisory support.
- Lead and develop Managers.
- Ensure service quality, consistency, and scalability.
- Partner with account leadership on staffing, performance, and growth.
- Support business development efforts, including pursuits and client expansion.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or practice area.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance programs.
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Life and disability insurance programs.
- Paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Competitive pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
