Head of Project Controls & Strategy

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Project Controls Department Head in the Engineering division to guide strategy and advise the Division Director on capabilities and tools for LBNL-led projects as well as partner projects. The role also oversees the department budget and provides expert planning and controls leadership across large, high-risk programs.

In the direct leadership function, you will mentor staff, set performance expectations, and ensure effective planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/advanced degree in a related field with 12+ years planning and controls experience.
• Supervisory experience is required and demonstrated in complex projects.
• Strong written and oral communication for management-level interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the Project Planning and Controls Department staff.
• Lead talent management, performance development, and workload balancing.
• Provide project planning and controls expertise to PDs/PMs/PIs for large projects.
• Collaborate to develop tools and approaches for LBNL project management.
• Oversee department budget and strategy, ensuring DOE requirements are met.

Skills

Supervisory experience

DOE project management requirements

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/advanced degree in a related field

Tools

EVMS certification

PMP certification

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Project Controls Department Head in the Engineering division to guide strategy and advise the Division Director on capabilities and tools for LBNL-led projects as well as partner projects. The role also oversees the department budget and provides expert planning and controls leadership across large, high-risk programs.

In the direct leadership function, you will mentor staff, set performance expectations, and ensure effective planning,