Senior Project Controls Leader - Data Centers

Vertiv; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to establish and oversee project controls for large-scale data center and infrastructure projects. You will lead cost, schedule, risk management, and forecasting functions, drive cross-functional deliverables, and prepare executive‑level reporting.

The role requires 10+ years in project controls, strong analytical skills, and experience using Primavera P6 and MS Project. The position is based on site in the United States, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project controls experience in large construction or technical infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading high-performing project control teams in a consulting environment.
• Knowledge of multiple contract delivery methods and their merits.
• Proven track record in schedules, cost control, estimating and risk management.
• Experience implementing and managing a project controls system for major capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute the high-level strategic direction of project controls including cost, schedule, risk, and forecasting.
• Lead the development and production of regular reporting and dashboards.
• Coordinate inputs for cost, schedule and risk reporting across project teams.
• Manage project change control, including impact analysis and integration into forecasts and cost‑to‑complete.
• Monitor, evaluate and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Support senior management with strategic planning and project performance reviews.

Skills

Cost management

Scheduling

Risk management

Forecasting

Team leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to establish and oversee project controls for large-scale data center and infrastructure projects. You will lead cost, schedule, risk management, and forecasting functions, drive cross-functional deliverables, and prepare executive‑level reporting.

The role requires 10+ years in project controls, strong analytical skills, and experience using Primavera P6 and MS Project. The position is based on site in the United States, with travel as needed.