Senior Project Controls Leader

DPR Construction; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a senior Project Controls leader to oversee planning, scheduling, cost control, and forecasting across multiple projects. The role ensures timely, actionable data in line with company standards and provides mentorship to the project controls teams.

Collaborate with owners, executives, and finance to maintain transparent reporting and robust risk management on technically complex programs in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 12–15 years of experience in construction cost, scheduling, and controls.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages project controls processes for multiple projects, aligned with DPR standards and owner requirements.
• Leads development and review of project execution plans, forecasts, and progress reports.
• Analyzes project performance data to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversees cost management, schedule development, change management, and cash flow forecasting.
• Mentors Project Controls Managers and Specialists, promoting capability building and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborates with owners, project executives, and finance to ensure consistency in performance reporting and risk assessment.
• Drives process and system improvements to enhance efficiency and data transparency.

Skills

Project controls

Cost management

Scheduling

Forecasting

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

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

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a senior Project Controls leader to oversee planning, scheduling, cost control, and forecasting across multiple projects. The role ensures timely, actionable data in line with company standards and provides mentorship to the project controls teams.

Collaborate with owners, executives, and finance to maintain transparent reporting and robust risk management on technically complex programs in a dynamic environment.