Regional Director of Planning and Controls

Loenbro•Franklin, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Director of Planning and Controls is a high-level strategic leader responsible for the oversight, standardization, and execution of project planning and control functions across the region. Acting as the bridge between executive leadership and field execution, this role ensures that all projects adhere to Loenbro process standards from inception to closeout. By driving accountability through job audits and data quality checks, the Director ensures financial predictability, operational efficiency, and a highly trained project and field management workforce. Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner serving customers across the United States. Our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication services across multiple industries. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex so clients gain clarity and control throughout construction and maintenance operations. Through ownership, operational excellence, and long-standing partnerships, Loenbro enhances and maintains critical infrastructure nationwide while maintaining a strong local approach.

Requirements

12+ years in Project Controls, Planning, or Construction Management, with at least 5 years in a regional or multi-project leadership capacity.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance (MBA or PMP preferred).
Deep understanding of Earned Value Management, cost-loading methodologies, and enterprise scheduling/planning software.
Ability to spot anomalies in large datasets (LEI, Productivity, Forecasts) and trace them back to field behaviors.
Skilled at balancing financial objectives with operational constraints while collaborating with diverse department heads.

Nice To Haves

MBA or PMP preferred

Responsibilities

Bring accountability to Controls, Planning, and Project teams by ensuring all activities are performed to established Loenbro process standards.
Hold regional accountability for ensuring that Project Managers (PMs) and Field Supervision (FS) undergo required training on planning, control systems, and standard operating procedures.
Support and champion process, system, and organizational team change management initiatives across the region.
Hold primary responsibility for conducting formal progress meetings and audits at the 10%, 30%, 60%, and 90% (Craft labor) physical completion marks. Shorter term projects to receive 60% as determined by Regional Presidents.
Serve as a high-level consultant during Construction Kickoff Meetings and Pre-Job Planning Meetings to ensure projects start with a solid baseline.
Consult on the 80% Physical Complete Exit Strategy Meeting to guide projects toward a successful finish and take responsibility for contributing to the Post Job Review Meeting and capture lessons learned.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of regional operations by staying informed on critical project elements, including but not limited to Project Award, Contract Execution, Project Staffing Plans, Project Budgets, Pre-Job Planning Report Outs, Project Closeouts, and 100% Client Surveys.
Act as the lead consultant on project KPIs and data quality on a weekly basis, thoroughly reviewing project cost forecasts, LEI (Labor Efficiency Index), productivity data, and project planning metrics.
Provide accurate, high-level analysis of project forecasts and trends, identifying risks and opportunities before they impact the regional bottom line.
Stay consistently informed on Daily Production Goals, Production Reporting/LEI Analysis, and Monthly Project Cost Reports and Forecasts to monitor the financial health of the region's portfolio.
Support regional presidents in understanding complex project status updates and financial metrics.
Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the Regional CFO, Quality Manager, Scheduling Manager, Procurement Manager, HR lead, and Sales Opportunity Owners to ensure cross-departmental alignment.
Manage and develop a specialized team of Project Controls Managers, Admins, and Planning Managers, ensuring their daily execution aligns with the overarching regional strategy.