Associate Director Project Controls | Hudson Tunnel Project

NPAworldwide; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide seeks an Associate Project Controls Director for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). You will lead PMO and project controls for a landmark transit program delivering critical rail capacity and resilience for New York and the Northeast corridor.

The role requires civil engineering or PMP-level expertise, strong data analytics with Power BI, and proven leadership of large multi-disciplinary teams. This is a high-profile, client-facing opportunity on a major capital project.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or project management.
• Expert knowledge of PMO and project controls tools, techniques, and software.
• Practical knowledge of data analytics and intelligent reporting, Power BI and reporting suites.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional development.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Tunneling experience.
• Experience in Federal Transit Agency projects.
• Familiarity with transit agencies (e.g. PANYNJ, NJT, MTA, LIRR, Amtrak).
• Experience in programs or portfolios of significant value >$1bn is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the PMO and project controls services performance on assigned commissions.
• Manage and direct clients, consultants, contractors, and project team on PMO and project controls matters.
• Act as PMO and project controls SME on assigned projects, programs and portfolios.
• Lead and direct the project team in the administration of PMO and project controls processes, including cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting.
• Lead and direct development and management of baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and delivery performance, change and contingency monitoring including quantitative risk analysis.
• Ensure all activities comply with client requirements and prevailing legislation.

Skills

PMO & project controls

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Power BI

Reporting tools

Education

Civil Engineering or Project Management degree

Tools

Power BI

Reporting suites

Job description

About the Company & Project

Our client is a leading global consultancy renowned for delivering high-profile, complex, iconic, large-scale capital projects.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a dedicated and accomplished Associate Project Controls Director for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to this landmark project that is poised to deliver transformative impacts across economic, transportation, and environmental sustainability.

The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. This milestone project is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

As the Associate Project Controls Director, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of this significant project. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a mission that aligns with our client’s purpose: to create responsible places that bring transformative impact to people, communities, and societies.

Responsibilities

• You will be accountable for the PMO and project controls services performance on assigned commissions.
• You will manage and direct clients, consultants, contractors, and the project team on all PMO and project controls management matters.
• You will act as the PMO and project controls subject‑matter expert on assigned projects, programs, and portfolios.
• You will lead and direct the project team in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change, risk, and reporting to achieve key objectives and the escalation of performance and management issues.
• You will lead and direct the development and management of the baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and the subsequent delivery performance, change and contingency monitoring including the delivery of quantitative risk analysis (cost and time).
• You will ensure all activities/operations are carried out in line with client requirements and prevailing legislation.

Qualifications

• Degree in either civil engineering or project management.
• Expert knowledge of PMO and project controls tools, techniques, and software.
• Practical knowledge/application and understanding of the opportunities related to data analytics and intelligent reporting, Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Tunneling experience.
• Experience in Federal Transit Agency projects.
• Familiarity with transit agencies (Such as PANYNJ, NJT, MTA, LIRR, Amtrak).
• Experience in delivery in programs or portfolios of significant value >$1bn is a significant advantage.

The estimated starting salary for this position is $180,000-250,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate Project Controls Director looking to work on the most challenging, high-profile and innovative projects. If you’re an ambitious professional who thrives in a client-facing role and enjoys delivering solutions that drive project success, we encourage you to apply.