Director of Project Controls

Garman Partners

Director of Project Controls

West Des Moines, IA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    A fast-growing self-performing contractor is seeking a Director of Project Controls to lead cost controls, scheduling, reporting, and project analytics across multiple campuses. This leader will refine and complete an already partially established project controls ecosystem, mentor a developing team, and drive consistent, data-backed decision-making across operations, finance, and project management. Remote with travel twice a month.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead and mature company-wide project controls processes, tools, and reporting standards.
    • Own earned value management, forecasting, and schedule/cost integration.
    • Produce consistent monthly reporting and executive summaries.
    • Partner closely with operations, finance, PMs, and field teams to ensure accurate project data.
    • Mentor and develop project controls staff; help elevate high-potential individuals.
    • Guide scheduling (P6) efforts; manage or supplement with SMEs as needed.
    • Oversee ERP data alignment and development of dashboards and analytics tools.
    • Identify risks and performance trends early through data analysis.

    Qualifications

    • 12+ years in project controls, cost/schedule management, or project management.
    • Strong understanding of cost forecasting, EVM, scheduling, and financial reporting.
    • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Vista, SAP) and advanced Excel.
    • Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and build buy-in.
    • Leadership experience coaching technical staff.
    • Background with a self-performing contractor (electrical/GC) preferred.
    • Primavera (P6) knowledge strongly preferred; SME not required.