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As of Aug 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for director project controls in Utah is $39.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.84 and $46.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Director Project Controls?

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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Infographic showing various Director Project Controls job openings in Utah as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,006 per year, or $39.9 per hour.

Project Controls Manager

Summit Line Construction, Inc.

Draper, UT • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

About Us

Summit Line Construction, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is one of North America's premier utility construction companies. Headquartered in Heber City, Utah, we offer powerline and substation construction and maintenance services in a variety of utility markets. Like many Quanta operating companies, Summit Line continues to experience significant growth. As our national operations expand, we seek motivated individuals to join the team!

About this Role

Company Overview:

Summit Line Construction is headquartered in Heber City, Utah with additional Utah locations in Draper and Provo. You can also find us in Northern California, Reno, Las Vegas and Phoenix. We offer our team members competitive pay and benefits, rewarding work, growth opportunities, and a constructive and collaborative work environment.

Position Summary

Summit Line Construction is seeking a Project Controls Manager to support and lead scheduling efforts across the organization. This role will play a critical part in both the pre-construction (bid) phase and execution (construction) phase of projects, ensuring schedules are accurate, aligned, and proactively managed.

This individual will serve as a centralized resource and will be responsible for building, standardizing, and ultimately leading a growing scheduling function. The ideal candidate brings deep technical scheduling expertise along with strong leadership, communication, and mentoring capabilities.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules across multiple projects
  • Support estimating and preconstruction teams during bid development with schedule input and analysis
  • Partner with project managers and operations teams to ensure schedules are aligned with project execution plans
  • Identify schedule risks and opportunities; provide mitigation strategies
  • Standardize scheduling practices, tools, reporting processes and update frequencies across the organization
  • Perform manpower loading of direct and indirect labor and level resources to establish accurate "S" curves
  • Build custom reports in Primavera P6 to support productivity tracking and earned value (EV) analysis on a real time basis
  • Support standardization of WBS structures in collaboration with project controls and estimating teams
  • Develop systems for reporting unit rate performance back to estimating throughout the project lifecycle
  • Incorporate commodity tracking into schedules and/or reporting tools
  • Develop a system for managing project staffing across active and pending projects
  • Lead and mentor a developing team of schedulers as the function grows
  • Provide regular schedule updates, reporting, and insights to project and executive leadership

Support claims, change management, and schedule-related documentation as needed

What You'll Bring

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of experience in project scheduling within construction, utilities, or infrastructure
  • Advanced proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6 preferred; MS Project a plus)
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, critical path methodology (CPM), and resource planning
  • Proven ability to work across multiple projects and teams
  • Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Experience

  • Experience in transmission, distribution, or power infrastructure projects
  • Familiarity with large-scale EPC or utility projects
What You'll Get

Benefits:

We offer an extremely competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:

  • PTO that starts accruing DAY 1
  • 401K Immediate Vesting; employer match starting same day
  • Several medical plan options
  • Dental and Vision benefits
  • Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee discounts, EAP and Wellness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.

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