Project Controls Manager (Data Center)

TL;DR

Project Controls Manager (Data Center): Managing budget tracking, forecasting, and risk mitigation for large-scale data center construction projects with an accent on cost-schedule integration and process standardization. Focus on delivering accurate financial reporting, resolving delivery issues, and optimizing project performance through data-driven insights.

Location: Must be based in the United States (Hybrid: mix of remote, onsite at client sites, or hirify.global offices).

Salary: $150,000–$200,000 per year.

Company

A global professional services company providing strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations services.

What you will do

• Track budgets, forecasts, and invoices while identifying project risks.
• Standardize cost, schedule, and risk tracking processes across projects.
• Prepare financial and risk updates for project teams and leadership.
• Review contractor agreements and identify budget gaps during preconstruction.
• Coordinate with scheduling and delivery teams to resolve project issues.
• Link cost and schedule data for integrated project reporting.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in construction project controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of cost tracking, change orders, and risk fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with Earned Value or resource-based data.
• Background in data center, manufacturing, or complex commissioning projects.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting or negotiating project changes or claims.
• Prior experience in a project controls or cost management team environment.
• Exposure to multi-stakeholder or multi-project programs.
• Ability to analyze metrics and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Familiarity with Oracle Unifier or similar project management systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance.
• Opportunities to work on large-scale, impactful infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative environment with access to digital innovation and AI tools.