Director, Project Controls

Riot Platforms; United States; Remote; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Sign-on equity grant

401(k) retirement plan

Health coverage

Wellness & lifestyle perks

Job summary

Riot Platforms in the United States seeks a Director of Controls to build and manage the controls process across projects. You will establish a reusable system, then lead on-site control managers who execute it and report to executives.

You will design a comprehensive framework, drive budgeting and forecasting, implement controls tools, and mentor a controls team to ensure cost, schedule, and risk are managed effectively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project controls on large capital construction projects, incl. 5+ years in leadership.
• Track record building a controls function or system.
• Owner-side or owner's-rep experience on data center, mission-critical, power, or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong command of WBS and cost coding, scheduling, change management, risk management, and forecasting.
• Ability to turn project controls data into clear recommendations for executives and finance.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Build construction controls framework with standard WBS and cost coding.
• Design and lead end-to-end change management from submission to budgeting.
• Create risk management process linking risks to contingencies.
• Set up PO and commitment tracking with procurement for visibility of costs.
• Lead budgeting, cost forecasting and monthly reporting, including an executive dashboard.
• Set scheduling standards and monitor critical path and long-lead equipment.
• Select and implement controls tools connected to finance and PM systems.
• Build and lead controls team and establish standards for third-party schedulers/cost managers.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Cost forecasting

Risk management

Change management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, finance, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Project management software

Dashboard tools

Job description

Riot's (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world's most trusted platform for powering and buildingdigital infrastructure.Riot's mission is to empower the future of digital infrastructure by positivelyimpactingthe sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows us to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.

Who we are

At Riot,we'rebuilding the future of digital infrastructure. Our team members have unparalleled opportunities to work on groundbreaking initiatives. Through technical excellence and strategic execution, Riot has positioned itself as a leader in the industry driving advancements that continue to set new benchmarks in digital infrastructure.

Weare trailblazers. Problem solvers. People who thrive in fast pacedenvironments,communicate clearly, and bring relentless focus to efficiency and execution.

About the role

The Director of Controls will build and manage the controls process from the ground up: the standards, processes and tools we use to manage cost, schedule, change management and risk on every project.

This is both a builder and manager role. You'll create a controls system that is set up once and repeated on every new site. Then you will manage and support the onsite control managers who will execute and utilize that system.

What you'll do

• Build our construction controls framework, organized around a standard work breakdown structure (WBS) and cost coding.
• Design and lead the change management process end to end: how changes are submitted, reviewed and approved, and how they flow into budgets and forecasts.
• Create a risk management process that identifies and tracks project risks and ties contingency to them.
• Work with Procurement to set up PO and commitment tracking so committed, invoiced and remaining costs are visible on every project.
• Lead budgeting, cost forecasting and monthly reporting, including an executive dashboard leadership can rely on.
• Set scheduling standards and keep the critical path and long-lead equipment in front of leadership.
• Select and implement controls tools, connected to our finance and project management systems.
• Build and lead the controls team and set the standard for third-party schedulers and cost managers.

What you'll bring

• 10+ years in project controls on large capital construction projects, including 5+ years in a leadership role
• A track record of building a controls function or system, not only running an existing one
• Owner-side or owner's-rep experience on data center, mission-critical, power, or heavy industrial projects
• Strong command of WBS and cost coding, scheduling, change management, risk management, and forecasting
• The ability to turn project controls data into clear recommendations for executives and finance
• A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, finance, or a related field

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $165,000 - $190,000 (commensuratewith experience) + bonus + sign-on equity grant.
• Long-Term Growth: Eligible to participate in Riot's equity incentive programs and share in the success you help build.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Incudes a generous company match.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan options, including 100% company-paid plans.
• Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy free gymmemberships, pet insurance, childcare discounts, and more to support your life both in and out of work.

Riot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.