Project Controls Director

Peyton Resource Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Peyton Resource Group is seeking a Project Controls Director in Fort Worth, Texas, responsible for overseeing cost, schedule, and document control functions across capital projects. This role involves building a project controls infrastructure for advanced manufacturing, requiring expertise in financial planning, scheduling, and compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of experience in project controls, with strong leadership and communication skills. Familiarity with SAP and project management tools is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project controls for capital-intensive industrial projects.
• Proven expertise in cost, schedule, and document control systems and methodologies.
• Proficiency in leading and mentoring project controls teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and forecasting for capital projects.
• Direct development and maintenance of integrated project schedules.
• Oversee document control systems aligned with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.

Skills

Cost control

Schedule control

Document control

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Construction Management

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office Suite

Ares Prism

Hexagon Ecosys

Job description

EXCITING DIRECTOR POSITION IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS!!!

The Project Controls Director is a strategic leadership role responsible for integrating and overseeing cost control, schedule control, and document control functions across a portfolio of greenfield capital projects. This individual will develop and implement systems, processes, and tools that ensure transparency, accountability, and performance alignment from project initiation through commissioning. This is a rare opportunity to help build the project controls infrastructure for a new advanced manufacturing platform—supporting the delivery of strategic facilities that will define the future of American manufacturing.

Position Responsibilities

Cost Control

• Lead financial planning and forecasting for capital projects, including budget development, cost tracking, and variance analysis.
• Oversee implementation of cost management systems, ensuring data integrity and alignment with SAP.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to manage accruals, capital appropriation requests, and PP&E compliance.
• Provide executive-level reporting on project financial health, earned value metrics, and cost performance indicators.

Schedule Control

• Direct the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Smartsheet.
• Monitor schedule progress, identify critical path risks, and support recovery planning with project managers and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with contractual schedule requirements and coordinate milestone tracking across engineering, procurement, and construction phases.

Document Control

• Oversee the development and implementation of document control systems aligned with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Ensure secure, traceable, and compliant management of project documentation, including drawings, records, and standardized forms.
• Coordinate with engineering and operations teams to maintain document integrity from receipt through deployment and archival.
• Support training matrix development and onboarding documentation for capital project personnel.

Leadership and Integration

• Manage and mentor a team of project controls professionals, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a strategic partner to project managers, enabling proactive issue resolution and performance optimization.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide real-time visibility into project status, risks, and KPIs.
• Participate in end-of-project reviews to capture lessons learned and drive future improvements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project controls for capital-intensive industrial projects.
• Proven expertise in cost, schedule, and document control systems and methodologies.
• Proficiency in SAP, Ares Prism, Hexagon Ecosys, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Desired Qualities

• Excellent leadership, people management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to effectively manage, collaborate with, and influence key stakeholders.
• PMP, CCP, or similar certification.
• Experience with greenfield manufacturing or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with AACE and PMI best practices.
• Advanced Excel and data visualization skills.
• Experience with document control systems such as COREWORX, PROCORE, OMNEX, or HEXAGON EcoSys.