Remote Project Controls Lead – Data Center Finance

Iron Mountain; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work options

Generous PTO

Health & retirement plans

Learning & growth

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a motivated Project Controls Specialist to join our Data Center development team in North America. You will implement cost and commercial management processes across projects from inception to completion, collaborating with the North America Commercial Director and project teams.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and governance activities while applying standards and ensuring training materials and processes stay aligned with approved parameters.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 SME to the development of governance and training materials while ensuring all projects operate within approved parameters and organizational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder influence

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Finance/Business

PMP or P.E. certification desirable

Tools

Oracle

Tririga

Google Live Sheets

Job description

Iron Mountain is seeking a motivated Project Controls Specialist to join our Data Center development team in North America. You will implement cost and commercial management processes across projects from inception to completion, collaborating with the North America Commercial Director and project teams.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and governance activities while applying standards and ensuring training materials and processes stay aligned with approved parameters.