Project Controls Lead - Schedule, Cost & Risk

DPR Construction; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a seasoned Project Controls leader to manage controls on multiple projects, overseeing planning, scheduling, cost control, and change management. Implement DPR’s controls methodologies and advise teams with timely data to guide decisions.

Responsibilities include setting up controls processes, developing budgets and forecasts, tracking performance, and delivering Monthly Status Reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in project controls, cost management, or scheduling in the construction industry.
• Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees setup and implementation of project controls processes, tools, and reports on assigned projects by developing a Project Controls Plan.
• Develops and manages project budgets, forecasts, schedules, progress measurement, cost databases, benchmarking tools, and risk analyses.
• Monitors performance metrics and variance analyses, providing insight to project and client stakeholders.
• Leads development and presentation of Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) and performance reviews.
• Coordinates data aggregation and reporting across multiple systems to provide consolidated project views.
• Manages project Controls Specialists and project team members on DPR standards and best practices.

Skills

Project controls

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cost management

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

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

Job description

DPR Construction in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a seasoned Project Controls leader to manage controls on multiple projects, overseeing planning, scheduling, cost control, and change management. Implement DPR’s controls methodologies and advise teams with timely data to guide decisions.

Responsibilities include setting up controls processes, developing budgets and forecasts, tracking performance, and delivering Monthly Status Reports.