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HDR

Project Controls Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Manage and direct a team of project controls specialists and document controls specialists to implement project controls plan for the program. Collaborate with corporate project controls director and ...

HDR

Project Controls Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

The workstreams under project controls include schedule management, cost management, change management, risk management, and document management. • Manage and direct a team of project controls ...

Aegis

Project Controls Engineer

Avondale, AZ · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

About the Role We seek a Project Controls Engineer to provide scheduling support services to our ... This requirement may be waived with two or more years of direct, vertical construction industry ...

Prim

Senior Project Controls Specialist

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

The Senior Project Controls Specialist is a senior-level position that is primarily responsible for ... Work in collaboration with Business Unit Directors, and Operations teams to achieve common goals.

Hatch

Project Controls Manager

Tucson, AZ · On-site

Project Controls; Construction Location: Tucson, AZ, United States Join a company that is ... Managing the Project Control resources allocated to the project by leading and directing sub ...

Hatch

Project Controls Manager

Tucson, AZ

Project Controls; Construction Location: Tucson, AZ, United States Join a company that is ... Managing the Project Control resources allocated to the project by leading and directing sub ...

Hatch

Project Controls Manager

Tucson, AZ · On-site

Project Controls; Construction Location: Tucson, AZ, United States Join a company that is ... Managing the Project Control resources allocated to the project by leading and directing sub ...

Prim

Project Controls Specialist 2

Scottsdale, AZ

$110K - $125K/yr

Project Controller II is a fully proficient controls professional that can perform all typical ... Work in collaboration with Business Unit Directors, and Operations teams to achieve common goals.

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A Director of Project Controls is a senior management professional responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management functions of large projects or project portfolios. They ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards by implementing effective project controls processes and tools. This role typically involves leading a team of project control specialists, collaborating with project managers and stakeholders, and providing strategic insight to optimize project performance. The Director of Project Controls plays a critical role in identifying potential risks and developing mitigation plans to support successful project delivery.

How does a Director of Project Controls typically interact with project managers and other stakeholders on large-scale projects?

A Director of Project Controls regularly collaborates with project managers, engineers, financial analysts, and executive leadership to ensure that projects stay on schedule and within budget. They are responsible for establishing standardized processes for cost estimation, risk management, and progress tracking, often leading meetings to review project performance and resolve issues. Effective communication and coordination are key, as the Director must gather input from multiple departments and convey complex project data in a clear, actionable manner to support decision-making. This role often serves as a bridge between technical teams and upper management, facilitating transparency and alignment across all project stakeholders.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Project Controls, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Project Controls, you need deep expertise in project management, cost control, scheduling, and risk analysis, typically supported by a degree in engineering or construction management and significant industry experience. Advanced proficiency with project management software (such as Primavera P6, MS Project), ERP systems, and relevant certifications (like PMP or CCP) is often required. Leadership, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills set top candidates apart in managing teams and stakeholder expectations. These skills ensure effective project delivery, risk mitigation, and alignment with organizational goals on complex initiatives.
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Director, Project Controls

Amkor Technology

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR) is the world's largest U.S. headquartered OSAT and is a global leader in outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services. With a strong track record of innovation, a broad and diverse geographic footprint and solid partnerships with lead customers, Amkor delivers high-quality solutions that enable the world's leading semiconductor and electronics companies to bring advanced technologies to market. The company's comprehensive portfolio includes advanced packaging, wafer-level processing, and system-in-package solutions targeting applications for smartphones, data centers, artificial intelligence, automobiles and wearables. For more information visit amkor.com.
The Project Controls Manager is responsible for establishing and governing all cost, schedule risk, and change management functions for a large-scale Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility. This role ensures integrated control of scope, budget, and schedule across engineering, procurement, construction, and tool installation activities.
The position serves as the Amkor's single point of accountability for project controls, providing real-time visibility into project performance, forecasting, and driving corrective actions to maintain alignment with funding, schedule milestones, and business objectives.
  • Develop and implement a Project Controls Execution Plan (PEP) aligned to project delivery strategy
  • Establish standardized processes for:
    • Cost Estimate and budget development
    • Cost management, including GMP structure and SOV establishment with contractors
    • Scheduling & progress measurement
    • Change control
    • Risk management
  • Define governance structures, reporting, and escalation protocol

Cost Management & Forecasting
  • Own the total project budget, commitments, and forecast-to-complete (FTC)
    • Manage Oversee the development and structure of cost estimates
    • Establish project budget
    • GMP tracking and buyout alignment
    • Owner direct procurement (ODP) tracking
    • Owner Contingency establishment and drawdown strategy
  • Lead monthly cost forecasting and variance analysis with clear drivers and mitigation actions
  • Ensure alignment between cost reporting and funding milestones

Schedule Oversight
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of an integrated master scheduleacross:
    • Design
    • Procurement
    • Construction
    • Tool install & startup
  • Validate contractor schedules and logic against critical path and milestone requirements
  • Implement schedule integrity checks (float analysis, logic validation, resource loading)
  • Lead weekly schedule reviews and recovery planning sessions

Progress Measurement & Performance Reporting
  • Develop a quantifiable progress measurement system (earned value or equivalent)
  • Establish KPIs for executive level reporting:
    • Schedule performance (SPI)
    • Cost performance (CPI)
    • Productivity and installation rates
  • Deliver executive dashboards with:
    • Variance analysis
    • Trend forecasting
    • Risks - tied to key milestones

Change Management & Controls
  • Establish and enforce achange control process across all stakeholders
  • In coordination with Program Manager - Track and manage
    • RFIs with cost/schedule impact
    • Change orders and potential changes
    • Design evolution vs. budget baseline
  • Ensure changes are quantified, approved, and fully integrated into cost/schedule forecasts

Risk Management
  • Lead identification, quantification, and tracking of project risks and opportunities
  • Maintain a risk register linked to:
    • Cost contingency
    • Schedule float
  • Drive mitigation planning and monitor effectiveness

Stakeholder Coordination
  • Interface with general contractors, design teams (A/E), tool vendors and owner suppliers and internal stakeholders (Finance, Procurement)
  • Ensure alignment between project controls data and decision-making at executive level

Minimum Qualifications
Experience
  • 10-20+ years in:
    • Project controls on large-scale industrial or manufacturing projects
    • Semiconductor facilities (Fab, OSAT preferred)
  • Proven experience managing:
    • Multi-billion-dollar capital projects
    • Integrated cost and schedule systems
  • Strong background in:
    • EPC / GMP project environments
    • Cleanroom and process utility-intensive projects

Technical Knowledge
  • Advanced expertise in:
    • Cost management systems and forecasting methodologies
    • Primavera P6 (or other scheduling tools)
  • Working knowledge of semiconductor facility construction sequencing/costs

Leadership Competencies
  • Ability to challenge contractor assumptions and data
  • Executive-level communication and reporting capability
  • Ability to synthesize complex data into decision-ready insights
  • High level of rigor, accountability, and attention to detail

Key Deliverables
  • Project Controls Execution Plan (PCEP)
  • Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
  • Monthly Cost Forecast & Variance Report
  • Executive Dashboard (Cost/Schedule/Risk)
  • Change Control Log & Forecast Impact Reports
  • Risk Register with Quantified Exposure

Location:
This position will be based at the temporary Phoenix, AZ site and the Peoria site during the construction phase, and will transition to the Peoria site once factory operations begin.
Amkor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

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