HPC Data Center Program Controls Lead

Responsibilities: Develop, govern and oversight of integrated project schedules across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover phases Establish standardized milestone frameworks and ensure master program schedule is based on logic, resources, while partnering with procurement, vendors, OEMS, suppliers, and contractors while keeping site constraints aligned and avoidinggaps and unrealistic durations Define and develop planning strategies for fast-track delivery, including phased turnover and parallel workstreams, and establish planning standards Own and manage key program milestones, tracking adherence and proactively addressing / mitigating risks, develop recovery plans, and quantify impacts of changes and delays Manage areas such as: due diligence, programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, procurement, design team selection, schedule creation/management, contractor selection, vendor selection, sustainability and post construction services Maintain liaison with contractors and vendors to manage day-to-day activities impacting the delivery of critical facilities construction projects to ensure successful setup, implementation and delivery of project controls strategies Make data-driven decisions regarding Project Controls performance by collecting and analyzing relevant statistics; streamline and communicate project controls processes Evaluate and incorporate lessons learned from all sites to enhance current and future data center construction successes Regularly update upper management with reports on Project Controls activities Drive uniform Company Standards for Project Delivery across all projects

Qualifications: 10 to 15 + years related project financial controls and scheduling for data center / critical facilities construction projects as a Colo / Hyperscale or as a general contractor on large commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects 5 or more years of previous management experience BA/BS/Associates Degree/Relevant Certifications (Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering) a plus but not required; Master's degree a huge plus Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI-Scheduling Professional a plus Advanced project management skills Proven success in fast-track or design-build delivery models and multi-site programs Data Center / Mission-Critical Facility Construction experience a must with Colo, HPC, AI, or crypto infrastructure Demonstrated project leadership, including scheduling, cross-functional collaboration, and milestone tracking Working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and processes as they relate to corporate real estate, design and construction Strong understanding of construction sequencing, procurement impacts, integrating utility schedules and commissioning workflows Experience managing or mentoring planners and schedulers Must be a team player and be able to build long-term cooperative partner relationships with internal and external stakeholders - EPCs, GCs, and engineering firms Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, MS Project, etc.) Proficient in Oracle Primavera P6 or equivalent enterprise scheduling tools Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize Effective communicator via email, phone, and in-person Ability to work independently; self-starter, self-motivated, attention to detail, taskmaster, problem solver, and effective with time management Willingness to travel to project sites as needed Submittal Instructions: Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: 3q5u75dzs85aiqmr3fowg7bcgh@crelate.net After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate