Director of Project Controls

ADB Companies, LLC; Pacific, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ADB Companies, LLC is seeking a Director of Project Controls to provide national leadership across the Project Controls function. The role focuses on standardizing processes, improving performance, and mentoring regional PC teams.

You will partner with operations leadership, manage cross-regional initiatives, and ensure efficient handoffs of new programs into PC workflows while advancing safety, inclusion, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 8+ years Project Controls, administrative, or operational leadership experience.
• 5+ years people leadership.
• 3+ years working directly with executive-level leadership (VP / President level).

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce a uniform, national Project Controls standard across all regions.
• Analyze regional performance data to identify trends, root causes of inefficiency, and improvement opportunities.
• Drive initiatives that reduce errors, shorten cycle times, and increase resource utilization across the PC support function.
• Serve as the PC representative and single point of contact for the Opp to Award workflow on new programs.
• Ensure a smooth handoff and onboarding of new programs into standard PC processes and systems.
• Lead recurring training sessions and best-practice discussions across the regional PC teams.
• Build a pipeline of future Project Controls leadership through coaching and mentorship of high-potential team members.
• Performs other position duties when requested.]
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Skills

Project Controls

Leadership

Executive collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

To be a team member at ADB Companies, or as we call it, part of the A-Team, you must be ALL IN to support the company's mission, vision, and values.

OUR MISSION:

We are a customer-centric partner providing innovative solutions. The safety, well-being, and career growth of our team members are the benchmarks of our success.

POSITION TITLE:

Director, Project Controls

CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

ADB is a Nationwide full turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions including Wireline, Wireless, Technology, Critical Infrastructure, and Engineering. Our customer centric approach has ensured long-term relationships with commercial clients, service providers, local, state, and federal government organizations. We recognize our team members as our greatest asset, ensuring that their safety, well-being, and career growth are always our number one priority. Our ALL IN culture includes a focus on Safety, Wellness, Learning, Diversity and Inclusion, and giving back to our communities.

ADB is seeking a Director of Project Controls to provide national leadership and oversight across the Project Controls regional operations support organization. This role serves as a senior people leader with an emphasis in executing department-wide standardization and process excellence. The Director builds talent within the regional Project Controls organization and acts as the first-line escalation point for operations leadership and senior Project Controls Managers.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and enforce a uniform, national Project Controls (PC) standard across all regions
• Analyze regional performance data to identify trends, root causes of inefficiency, and improvement opportunities
• Drive initiatives that reduce errors, shorten cycle times, and increase resource utilization across the PC support function
• Serve as the PC representative and single point of contact for the Opp to Award workflow on new programs
• Ensure a smooth handoff and onboarding of new programs into standard PC processes and systems
• Lead recurring training sessions and best-practice discussions across the regional PC teams
• Build a pipeline of future Project Controls leadership through coaching and mentorship of high-potential team members
• Performs other position duties when requested

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Ability to travel nationwide
• A strong belief in ZERO - Being safe 100% of the time is the expectation
• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values
• A high level of customer centricity
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment
• A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
• Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented
• Strong ability to influence desired outcomes by master relationship building
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strategic and forward thinking with strong business and financial acumen
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This role operates out of a temperature-controlled office environment
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, copiers, and cell phones

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• 8+ years Project Controls, administrative, or operational leadership experience
• 5+ years people leadership
• 3+ years working directly with executive-level leadership (VP / President level)
• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred

ADB Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment drug screen.

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