Project Controls Specialist - Data Center

Iron Mountain; United States; Remote; USD 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards

Work-life balance

Time off

Well-being

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Iron Mountain seeks a motivated Project Controls Specialist to manage cost and commercial controls across the North America data center portfolio. You’ll partner with the North America Commercial Director and Project Teams to ensure finances are aligned from inception to completion.

The role requires 5–7 years in mission-critical construction, strong budgeting skills and experience with Oracle, Tririga, or Google Live Sheets, plus PMP/P.E. is a plus. Hybrid/remote options are available.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in delivering mission-critical construction projects.
• Budgeting, accounting and cost-control systems experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; PMP/P.E. desirable.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial oversight across NA projects with accurate forecasts.
• Drive change control by reviewing budgets and invoices.
• Ensure governance and compliance within approved parameters.

Skills

Extensive Experience

Financial Expertise

Strong Leadership

Education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Finance/Business

PMP or P.E. certification

Tools

Oracle

Tririga

Google Live Sheets

Job description

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let’s start the conversation.

Iron Mountain is seeking a motivated and experienced Project Controls Specialist to join our Data Center development team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing an effective cost and commercial management process and reporting mechanism across the North America portfolio of projects. You will work closely with the North America Commercial Director and Project Team Commercial Managers to ensure all financial processes run smoothly from project inception to completion.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

In this role, you will:

• Lead Financial Oversight: Create and manage a cost and commercial management process while ensuring project forecasts align with current funding, billings, and month-end/yearly close-out activities.
• Drive Change Control: Support the change control process by evaluating budget revisions, reviewing contractor invoices, and flagging potential risks or changes in a timely and transparent manner.
• Ensure Governance & Compliance: Contribute as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to the development of governance and training materials while ensuring all projects operate within approved parameters and organizational standards.

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive Experience: At least 5-7 years of experience in the delivery of mission-critical construction projects, specifically within corporate real estate or military settings.
• Financial Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in budgeting, accounting, and the use of cost control systems such as Oracle, Tririga, or Google Live Sheets.
• Strong Leadership: Proven ability to influence stakeholders through logical arguments, think creatively, and operate with substantial independence.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field; professional certifications like PMP or P.E. are industry-standard and highly desirable.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Total Rewards: Competitive compensation and benefits packages aligned with your experience level.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options and alternative work arrangements to support your personal well-being.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
• Well-being: Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Growth: Meaningful opportunities for continuous learning and professional career growth.

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Reasonably expected salary range: $81,200.00 - $108,300.00

Please note that an employee’s starting salary may vary based on a variety of factors. WhereState, Municipal, Provincial, Territorial or other legal minimum wages exceed the federal minimum wage, employees are entitled to the higher rate.

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