Senior Data Center Project Controls Leader

Vertiv Corporation; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to lead cost, schedule, risk and forecasting across large data center and infrastructure projects. You will establish the strategy for project controls, drive cross-functional input, and produce executive‑level reporting with KPIs.

The role requires 10+ years in project controls for large construction or technical infrastructure, strong leadership, and proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project. Site and office based with travel expected.

Qualifications

• Strong background in cost engineering, scheduling and risk management.
• Experience implementing and managing project controls systems.
• Proven ability to establish baselines and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute strategic direction of project controls.
• Lead cross-functional inputs for controls deliverables.
• Develop and produce regular reporting and KPIs.
• Manage cost, schedule, risk, change and forecast.
• Oversee project baselines, progress and cost-to-complete evaluations.
• Coordinate inputs for cost, schedule and risk reporting.

Skills

Cost management

Risk management

Schedule management

Leadership

Forecasting

Data analysis

Project reporting

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Graduate degree in cost/construction management or engineering (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to lead cost, schedule, risk and forecasting across large data center and infrastructure projects. You will establish the strategy for project controls, drive cross-functional input, and produce executive‑level reporting with KPIs.

The role requires 10+ years in project controls for large construction or technical infrastructure, strong leadership, and proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project. Site and office based with travel expected.