Associate Director, Project Controls

Linesight; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking an Associate Director, Project Controls in the Washington, DC area. You will lead experienced, diverse teams to deliver project controls across pharma/life sciences projects, focusing on cost management and scheduling while building strong client relationships.

The role requires 10–15+ years in construction with project controls experience, chartered status (ideally RICS), and excellent communication. Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Extensive project controls experience in construction and pharma/life sciences sectors.
• Strong operational management in a dynamic environment.
• Chartered status and ideally membership of RICS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience heading client meetings and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key account manager in the pharma/life sciences team, developing client relationships based upon partnership and trust.
• Use business development skills to engage new clients as well as repeat projects with existing clients.
• Oversee key strategic client projects.
• Apply project controls expertise to achieve deliverables within contract performance measures (cost management/scheduling).
• Negotiate contract terms and commercial agreements with external clients and contractors.
• Foster top performance and growth for employees via mentorship and leadership.
• Lead the team to deliver impeccable quality and client value.

Skills

Project controls leadership

Client relationship management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership and mentorship

Education

Degree in cost management or quantity surveying

Job description

As anAssociate Director, Project Controlsat Linesight, you will lead highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will build on your vast industry experience which will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. You will be mentored and supported by industry leaders and given the tools to grow. You will also be involved in and contribute to our business strategy as we continue to evolve. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients.

In this role you will:

• Act as the key account manager in the pharma/life sciences team, developing client relationships based upon partnership and trust
• Use your business development skills to engage new clients as well as repeat projects with existing clients
• Oversee key strategic client projects.
• Apply your wealth of project controls experience to achieve all project deliverables within contract performance measures focused on cost management/scheduling.
• Expertly negotiate contract terms and commercial agreements with external clients and contractors
• Foster top performance and growth for your employees via excellent mentorship and leadership
• Lead your team to deliver impeccable quality and client value

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have strong operational management experience in a dynamic environment
• Have experience in pre- and post-contract project controls exp within the pharma/life sciences preferred.
• Have 10-15+ years' experience in construction with previous project controls experience in the mission-critical sectors
• Have confidence to head up meetings with clients
• Have a degree or comparable experience in a cost management or quantity surveying
• Are chartered and ideally a member of the RICS
• Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun
• This is a hybrid schedule working 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

The Salary Range for this position is $140,000.00 - $195,000.00 USD but actual salary offer is dependent upon experience, education and skillset.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.

Since 1974, we’ve been providing a construction consultancy service that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. It takes a special kind of togetherness to create our thriving, authentic culture. We overcome challenges together, delivering better projects and leveraging innovation. We see the potential in our people and we empower them. We’re a business on a journey – an agile business that is proudto be different.We are Linesight. Dynamic. Driven. Different.

Our approach to DE&I

At Linesight, we believe that our success is tied to the success of our employees, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is fair, equitable, and inclusive for everyone. We understand that creating an environment where all employees have an equal opportunity to thrive requires a concerted effort across every stage of their time with us, from hiring and onboarding to promotion, career growth, and development.

As part of this commitment, we have implemented a range of policies and initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This starts with our attraction pipeline and accessible job descriptions, designed to attract a broad range of candidates, and continuing throughout the employee life cycle with DE&I checks built in at every stage. Fairness, consistency, and transparency are the core principles for all our hiring, salary increase, and promotion decisions with built-in gender pay gap checks. Employee and family-friendly policies also enhance inclusion and equity in our teams.

About Project Controls

Integrated and reliable construction planning, scheduling and project controls expertise are specialized management skills that support the effective use of funds, and provides a project execution roadmap of meaningful progress and realistic forecasts against a baseline. Our expert teams offer critical insights to our clients, to ensure predictability of outcome, timely and informed decision-making, and that the correct processes, tools and reporting are implemented effectively. We have a range of exciting opportunities around the world for professionals in these areas, to further develop their skillset and expertise, and to elevate their career to the next level.

“The opportunity to get involved in all different types of projects really appeals to me, and the support internally to develop your skills, and attend conferences, training and networking events is fantastic.”

Chantal Zhang

Senior Cost Manager

“It’s extremely rewarding to interact with fantastic young talent, help them grow professionally and realize their goals.”

James Hardin

Global Talent Acquisition Program Manager

“I was initially attracted to Linesight by the project portfolio, in particular its diversity in both sector and region. It’s a dynamic team of great people, with a positive work environment and a proactive approach to achieving optimum outcomes for clients, and plenty of opportunities to work on world‑class projects.”

John O'Sullivan

Director - Project Management

“The opportunity to get involved in all different types of projects really appeals to me, and the support internally to develop your skills, and attend conferences, training and networking events is fantastic.”

Chantal Zhang

Senior Cost Manager

James Hardin

Global Talent Acquisition Program Manager

“I was initially attracted to Linesight by the project portfolio, in particular its diversity in both sector and region. It’s a dynamic team of great people, with a positive work environment and a proactive approach to achieving optimum outcomes for clients, and plenty of opportunities to work on world‑class projects.”

John O'Sullivan

Director - Project Management

“The opportunity to get involved in all different types of projects really appeals to me, and the support internally to develop your skills, and attend conferences, training and networking events is fantastic.”

Chantal Zhang

Senior Cost Manager

“It’s extremely rewarding to interact with fantastic young talent, help them grow professionally and realize their goals.”

James Hardin

Global Talent Acquisition Program Manager