Project Controls Lead
About The Position
The Data Center Project Controls lead is the central owner of the project master schedule and the delivery roadmap across FluidStack’s datacenter portfolio. This role ensures consistent, predictable execution across multiple concurrent builds of GW scale datacenter builds, by integrating design, procurement, permitting, and construction schedules into a unified enterprise-level program plan. The project controls lead provides schedule intelligence, identifies bottlenecks, forecasts critical path risks, and supports executive decision-making for resource allocation, phasing, and capital deployment.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years in construction, including 7+ in project controls/scheduling.
- 7+ years handling scheduling and productivity claims.
- Strong leadership and experience implementing companywide procedures.
- Proficiency in CPM scheduling, contracts, risk processes, and self-perform productivity.
- Skilled in financial/cost systems, forecasting, and risk evaluation.
- Expert in P6, Microsoft Suite, and Bluebeam; knowledge of VDC tools.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to travel within the region.
Responsibilities
- Lead regional project controls and scheduling teams; set goals and ensure progress.
- Oversee schedules (pre-construction, baseline, updates) and project controls processes.
- Manage change orders, claims, delay/productivity analyses, and dispute resolution support.
- Ensure compliance with companywide practices for budgets, scheduling, and reporting.
- Partner with Operations, Legal, and Finance on risks, claims, and recovery strategies.
- Support client interviews, Go/No-Go decisions, and bid strategies.
- Develop dashboards, KPIs, and training programs; mentor project controls staff.
- Collaborate with Estimating, VDC, Safety, and Quality for project integration.
- Participate in councils and committees to improve processes, policies, and tools.
- Conduct contract reviews to identify risk, timelines, and notification protocols.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).
- Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.
- Stock options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
