Engineering Control Leader - Drive Schedule & Value

MSD

Virginia

Hybrid

USD 142,000 - 224,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Paid holidays, vacation, sick days

Job summary

MSD is hiring an Area Control Leader, Global Engineering Solutions (Associate Director) in a hybrid role spanning Elkton, VA and Wilmington, DE. You will lead project control activities, oversee cost reporting, scheduling, and risk management to ensure on-time, on-budget project execution.

The role requires 10+ years in project control, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with SAP, Primavera P6, and MS Project. Travel up to 25% across the Americas is expected.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a relevant discipline.
  • 10+ years of project control related experience.
  • Ability to travel across the Americas up to 25% of time.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and implement Project Control execution plans.
  • Develop, monitor and maintain Monthly Project Cost Reports including cost budgeting/forecasting/EV.
  • Support implementation of Target Value Delivery.
  • Develop and maintain overall Project Spending Plans.
  • Interface with AE & CM Project Control personnel for scheduling, control and reporting requirements.
  • Work with internal SMEs in estimating and strategic scheduling.
  • Schedule development, maintenance, analysis using CPM and Last Planner System.
  • Develop staffing plans for new and ongoing projects.
  • Implement Change Management and Risk Management processes.
  • Support project financial close out requirements.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Problem solving
Capital Planning
Microsoft Project
Primavera Risk Analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

SAP
Primavera P6
Primavera Risk Analysis
MS Project

Job description

MSD is hiring an Area Control Leader, Global Engineering Solutions (Associate Director) in a hybrid role spanning Elkton, VA and Wilmington, DE. You will lead project control activities, oversee cost reporting, scheduling, and risk management to ensure on-time, on-budget project execution.

The role requires 10+ years in project control, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with SAP, Primavera P6, and MS Project. Travel up to 25% across the Americas is expected.

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