Senior Project Controls Lead – Pharma/Life Sciences (Hybrid)

Linesight; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking an Associate Director, Project Controls in the Washington, DC area. You will lead experienced, diverse teams to deliver project controls across pharma/life sciences projects, focusing on cost management and scheduling while building strong client relationships.

The role requires 10–15+ years in construction with project controls experience, chartered status (ideally RICS), and excellent communication. Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Extensive project controls experience in construction and pharma/life sciences sectors.
• Strong operational management in a dynamic environment.
• Chartered status and ideally membership of RICS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience heading client meetings and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key account manager in the pharma/life sciences team, developing client relationships based upon partnership and trust.
• Use business development skills to engage new clients as well as repeat projects with existing clients.
• Oversee key strategic client projects.
• Apply project controls expertise to achieve deliverables within contract performance measures (cost management/scheduling).
• Negotiate contract terms and commercial agreements with external clients and contractors.
• Foster top performance and growth for employees via mentorship and leadership.
• Lead the team to deliver impeccable quality and client value.

Skills

Project controls leadership

Client relationship management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership and mentorship

Education

Degree in cost management or quantity surveying

Job description

Linesight is seeking an Associate Director, Project Controls in the Washington, DC area. You will lead experienced, diverse teams to deliver project controls across pharma/life sciences projects, focusing on cost management and scheduling while building strong client relationships.

The role requires 10–15+ years in construction with project controls experience, chartered status (ideally RICS), and excellent communication. Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.