Senior Project Controls Manager

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Project Controls Manager is responsible for establishing, managing and overseeing project controls functions including cost, schedule, risk, reporting, change management and forecasting across large-scale data center and infrastructure projects.

POSITION SUMMARY

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Project Controls Manager is responsible for establishing, managing and overseeing project controls functions including cost, schedule, risk, reporting, change management and forecasting across large-scale data center and infrastructure projects.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for establishing and executing the high-level strategic direction of project controls including cost management, risk management, and schedule management.
• Take the lead for project controls deliverables that require cross-functional input.
• Motivate the team by providing clear directions and goals.
• Assist with weekly team meetings to discuss progress on initiatives and to drive performance.
• Lead the development and production of regular reporting.
• Prepares documentation for project gateway and approval processes.
• Develop overall guidelines for project level chartering and partnering.
• Lead the development, implementation and management of project controls procedures across cost, schedule, progress, risk and change
• Oversee cost management including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and cost‑to‑complete evaluations
• Manage integrated project schedules and monitor progress against baselines
• Leads risk workshops with the project team to identify risks, establish likelihood/severity, mitigation actions and Owners.
• Coordinate project teams to ensure accuracy of inputs for cost, schedule and risk reporting
• Prepare executive‑level project reporting including KPIs, dashboards and performance summaries
• Support the Program manager in strategic planning, project performance reviews and decision‑making
• Monitor, evaluate and mitigate project risks and opportunities
• Ensure compliance with Vertiv governance, financial procedures and controls
• Manage project Change Control including change identification, impact analysis, evaluation, pricing, approval routing and integration into forecast and cost‑to‑complete
• Maintain a project change register and ensure timely communication of approved and pending changes
• Work in specialty tools related to project controls

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant project controls experience.
• 2+ years managing high performing project control teams in a consulting environment.
• Knowledge of multiple contract delivery methods and the merits of each.
• Displays track record of proven success with schedules, cost control, estimating and risk management.
• Proven and demonstrated experience in implementing and managing a project controls system, including financial and scheduling controls, for a major capital project.
• Experience in establishing and monitoring project baselines and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex project data and provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and compliance frameworks relevant to the project domain.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and the ability to influence and motivate project teams towards achieving project control objectives.
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience in project controls for large construction or technical infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of cost engineering, scheduling (Primavera/MS Project), risk and change management
• Ability to evaluate complex project data and communicate insights clearly
• Strong stakeholder engagement, leadership and coordination skills

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Accuracy and timeliness of reporting across cost, schedule, risk and change
• Project performance alignment with approved budgets and schedules
• Quality of risk and change identification, evaluation and mitigation

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Site and office based, with variable working hours and potential travel requirements.
• Approximately 30% of travel is expected.
• Variable working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• On-call availability may be required based on project needs.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required to personnel so classified

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer‑first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].