Director, Project Controls – Project & Development Services

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Senior Scheduler to lead enterprise-level schedule management for major capital programs in Illinois. You will own integrated master schedules, guide design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations, and mentor a team of schedulers.

Responsibilities include reporting structures, KPIs, dashboards, risk analysis, and alignment with cost and business outcomes. Strong leadership and Primavera P6 expertise are essential to drive delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field
• 12–15+ years of planning and scheduling experience on large-scale capital programs
• Experience in mission critical or data center projects preferred
• Expertise in Primavera P6 required
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong cost, risk, and business-outcome awareness
• Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of enterprise-level schedule management frameworks
• Serve as primary planning advisor to client leadership
• Develop and oversee integrated master schedules aligning design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations
• Drive alignment across internal teams, contractors, and third parties
• Establish program-level reporting structures, KPIs, and executive dashboards
• Lead scenario planning, what-if analysis, and quantitative risk assessments
• Identify critical path impacts and mitigation strategies at project and program levels
• Oversee schedule quality, data integrity, and consistency across projects
• Partner with cost, commercial, and project management leads to align schedule with financial objectives
• Build and mentor a team of schedulers and planners
• Support business development through proposals and client presentations
• Act as a visible leader reinforcing best practices and delivery excellence

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of enterprise-level schedule management frameworks across major capital programs, including tools, processes, governance, and reporting standards.
• Serve as the primary planning and scheduling advisor to client leadership, providing strategic guidance on program phasing, sequencing, and delivery risks.
• Develop and oversee integrated master schedules aligning design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations across complex programs.
• Drive alignment across internal teams, contractors, designers, and third parties to ensure integration into a single source of truth schedule.
• Establish program-level reporting structures, KPIs, and executive dashboards to communicate schedule performance, risks, and trends.
• Lead scenario planning, what-if analysis, and quantitative risk assessments to support key program decisions.
• Identify and communicate critical path impacts, schedule risks, and mitigation strategies at both project and program levels.
• Oversee schedule quality, data integrity, and consistency across all projects within the program.
• Partner with cost, commercial, and project management leads to align schedule with financial and operational objectives.
• Build, lead, and mentor a team of schedulers and planners, establishing a culture of accountability, development, and continuous improvement.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, client presentations, and thought leadership related to project controls and scheduling.
• Act as a visible leader within both the client organization and internal teams, reinforcing best practices and driving delivery excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field
• 12–15+ years of experience in planning and scheduling for large-scale capital programs, including design and construction phases
• Strong experience in advanced tech, mission critical and/or data center projects required, with an understanding of delivery, fast-track schedules, and commissioning requirements
• Expertise in Primavera P6 (required); experience with additional planning tools and data visualization platforms preferred
• Proven ability to lead teams within complex, matrixed environments and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to connect schedule performance to cost, risk, and business outcomes
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present to executive audiences and translate complex data into clear insights.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading enterprise-level schedule management frameworks and integrated master schedules for large-scale capital programs, with a strong focus on aligning project schedules with financial and operational objectives. Proven ability to mentor teams and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders to drive delivery excellence.