Senior Project Controls Leader: Scheduling & Execution

M.C. Dean, Inc; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Project Controls, Principal to oversee comprehensive project scheduling activities across mission-critical facilities and complex infrastructure. You will guide WBS development, optimize workflows, and mentor teams in estimates and scheduling practices.

The role requires extensive experience with PM software and strong knowledge of earned value analysis, cost control, and risk management. Join a leading electrical engineering and cybersecurity solutions provider.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience with a High School Diploma / GED or 10+ with an Associate's Degree or 7+ with a Bachelor's or 5+ with a Master's degree.
• PM software experience (PM Online) and Primavera P6 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advises on and leads the development and refinement of project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Coordinates work areas to optimize project workflow and efficiency.
• Mentors teams on validating quantity take-offs for accuracy and reliability in project estimates.
• Reviews means, methods, and compliance with technical and contractual requirements.
• Leads input and maintenance of change orders in project schedules.
• Oversees addenda changes and quote matrices to reflect updated requirements.
• Advises on bid items, numbers, and time estimates to support scheduling.
• Clarifies ambiguous items in contract documents to reduce risk.
• Plans resource loading and integrates it into the master schedule.
• Forecasts resource demands and tracks materials, equipment, labor, and hours.
• Creates and maintains logical relationships with predecessors/successors in schedules.
• Generates baseline vs. actual schedule reports and analyzes schedule performance metrics.

Skills

Project scheduling

Leadership

Mentoring

Risk management

Earned value analysis

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

PM Online

AS400 (CMMS)

Primavera P6

Job description

M.C. Dean is seeking a Project Controls, Principal to oversee comprehensive project scheduling activities across mission-critical facilities and complex infrastructure. You will guide WBS development, optimize workflows, and mentor teams in estimates and scheduling practices.

The role requires extensive experience with PM software and strong knowledge of earned value analysis, cost control, and risk management. Join a leading electrical engineering and cybersecurity solutions provider.