Director of Project Controls in New York at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of Project Controls based in the United States.

As Director of Project Controls, you will provide national leadership and strategic oversight across regional Project Controls operations. You will drive consistency, process excellence, and operational efficiency across teams supporting large-scale technology infrastructure programs. The role combines senior people leadership with data-driven performance improvement and cross-functional collaboration. You will help standardize processes, strengthen resource utilization, and reduce operational errors and cycle times. As a key escalation point for operations leadership, you will influence decisions and support the successful launch of new programs. You will also play a central role in developing future Project Controls leaders through coaching, training, and mentorship.

• Define, implement, and maintain consistent national Project Controls standards across all regional operations.
• Analyze regional performance data to identify trends, root causes of inefficiencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead initiatives designed to reduce errors, improve cycle times, and optimize resource utilization across the Project Controls support function.
• Serve as the Project Controls representative and primary point of contact for the Opportunity-to-Award workflow associated with new programs.
• Ensure effective handoffs and onboarding of new programs into established Project Controls processes, systems, and standards.
• Lead recurring training sessions, knowledge-sharing activities, and best-practice discussions across regional Project Controls teams.
• Develop a strong pipeline of future Project Controls leaders through coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for operations leadership and Project Controls management.
• Perform additional responsibilities and duties as required.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in Project Controls, administrative leadership, operational leadership, or a related field.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• 3+ years of experience working directly with executive-level leadership, such as Vice Presidents or Presidents.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationwide.
• Strong commitment to safety and the expectation of maintaining a zero-incident mindset.
• Strong customer-centric approach and alignment with organizational mission, values, and goals.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong time management, accountability, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and focused on achieving departmental objectives.
• Strong problem-solving and solution-oriented capabilities.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to drive desired outcomes through collaboration.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic and forward-thinking mindset combined with strong business and financial acumen.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to build trust, develop talent, and lead teams through standardization and organizational change.

Benefits:

• Full-time, exempt leadership position.
• National scope with opportunities to work across regional Project Controls operations.
• Leadership responsibilities focused on team development, process excellence, and operational improvement.
• Opportunity to influence national standards and support the launch of new programs.
• Temperature-controlled office environment with standard office equipment and technology.
• Professional development through coaching, training, mentorship, and leadership-building initiatives.
• Commitment to safety, wellness, learning, diversity and inclusion, and community engagement.
• Equal opportunity employment environment.
• Candidates are required to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment drug screen.