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Burns & McDonnell

Senior Project Engineer - NIA

Madison, WI · On-site

$99K - $130K/yr

Direct and manage field engineering services. * Manage engineering design schedule, budget, and progress measurement functions with project controls teams. * Manage, prepare, and submit client change ...

Burns & McDonnell

Senior Project Engineer - NIA

Madison, WI · On-site

$99K - $130K/yr

Direct and manage field engineering services. * Manage engineering design schedule, budget, and progress measurement functions with project controls teams. * Manage, prepare, and submit client change ...

Foth

Project Director

Green Bay, WI · On-site +1

$155K - $200K/yr

Oversee project controls including scope management, risk identification and mitigation, document control, scheduling, cost management, and use of project management software * Direct procurement and ...

J. F. Ahern

Controls Project Manager

Stevens Point, WI · Hybrid

As an experienced Controls Project Manager you will manage the day to day controls owner direct and construction projects throughout Wisconsin. You will work closely with the sales team to ensure ...

Johnson Controls

Senior Project Manager

Milwaukee, WI

Johnson Controls is global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to ... Direct project activities as well as managing project schedule, scope, risk, and cost. Requires in ...

Johnson Controls

Senior Project Manager

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Johnson Controls is global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to ... Direct project activities as well as managing project schedule, scope, risk, and cost. Requires in ...

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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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Portfolio Integration, Project Controls & TPM SME (Port Washington - Wisconsin)

Portfolio Integration, Project Controls & TPM SME (Port Washington - Wisconsin)

Oracle Corporation

Port Washington, WI

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Oracle rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 148 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 209 rated software companies

Job description

We are seeking a Portfolio Integration, Project Controls & TPM SME to serve as a senior portfolio controls and execution analytics resource across assigned projects. This role supports integrated forecasting, cost and schedule visibility, risk tracking, turnover readiness, and TPM-driven execution discipline across the delivery portfolio.

The Portfolio Integration, Project Controls & TPM SME acts as the operational support bridge to the Director of Portfolio Integration, Project Controls & TPM by translating portfolio-level governance into accurate reporting, field-validated assumptions, recovery visibility, cross-project turnover readiness, and execution tracking.

Expected onsite presence is approximately 50%-60%, depending on project phase, reporting needs, and portfolio priorities.

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Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC5


Key Responsibilities

  • Support integrated portfolio schedule tracking and reporting
  • Maintain forecasting, milestone, dependency, and risk tracking
  • Support cost tracking, variance reporting, and recovery forecasting
  • Prepare executive dashboards, reports, and portfolio updates
  • Maintain portfolio dashboards, action trackers, and data integrity
  • Track mitigation plans, recovery actions, and closure status
  • Support cross-project coordination and escalation visibility
  • Track long-lead procurement, supplier readiness, and material availability
  • Support prefab, OSA, manufacturing, logistics, and industrialized delivery reporting
  • Consolidate safety, risk, delivery, schedule, cost, and turnover metrics
  • Validate project assumptions, progress, constraints, and readiness conditions in the field
  • Coordinate with project teams, suppliers, manufacturing partners, logistics stakeholders, commissioning teams, and operations partners
  • Support turnover readiness tracking across multiple active projects
  • Track turnover package completeness, readiness gates, handoff issues, and cross-project turnover milestones
  • Standardize turnover KPI reporting and support continuous improvement across the portfolio

Required Skills and Experience

  • Experience in project controls, portfolio reporting, TPM, construction delivery, data center infrastructure, or mission-critical project environments
  • Strong understanding of schedule tracking, cost reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, and milestone management
  • Experience maintaining risk registers, dependency trackers, action logs, mitigation plans, and executive reporting packages
  • Ability to validate project status, constraints, and assumptions through field engagement
  • Familiarity with procurement tracking, supplier readiness, logistics coordination, manufacturing readiness, or industrialized delivery models
  • Understanding of turnover readiness, handoff processes, readiness gates, and closeout documentation
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert data into clear, actionable insights
  • Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to escalate risks and execution gaps clearly
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with project teams, suppliers, construction teams, commissioning teams, operations partners, and leadership stakeholders
  • Strong follow-through discipline with a focus on accountability, visibility, and execution progress

Primary Focus Areas

  • Portfolio forecasting and reporting support
  • Integrated project controls and execution analytics
  • Cross-project coordination and dependency tracking
  • Cost, schedule, risk, safety, turnover, and action visibility
  • Supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, and industrialized delivery tracking
  • Recovery support and mitigation follow-up
  • TPM discipline, accountability, and action closure
  • Turnover readiness and handoff visibility across projects

On-Site Expectations

This role requires periodic field engagement to validate schedule, logistics, progress, turnover readiness, and execution assumptions. Expected onsite presence is approximately 50%-60%, depending on project phase, reporting needs, and portfolio priorities.

The Portfolio Integration, Project Controls & TPM SME is expected to connect field realities to portfolio-level reporting, forecasting, and recovery planning.

Expected onsite engagement includes:

  • Validating reporting accuracy through direct field observation
  • Comparing schedule, supply, logistics, and turnover assumptions against actual site conditions
  • Participating in recovery, supply chain, manufacturing, safety, turnover, and risk reviews
  • Engaging directly with project teams, suppliers, logistics providers, commissioning teams, and operations partners
  • Supporting turnover walkthroughs, readiness checks, and handoff coordination
  • Escalating portfolio constraints before they impact milestones, turnover dates, or startup readiness

Success in This Role Looks Like

  • Forecasts, dashboards, and reports are accurate, trusted, and field-informed
  • Portfolio data reflects actual project conditions
  • Risks, dependencies, and execution gaps are identified early
  • Milestone and recovery tracking remains current and actionable
  • Cost, schedule, supply chain, and material readiness signals are reliable
  • Turnover readiness is tracked consistently across projects
  • Handoffs are complete, usable, and on time
  • Cross-project bottlenecks are identified before they impact startup or turnover
  • Action items are clearly tracked and driven to closure
  • Leadership receives timely, accurate, and actionable portfolio visibility
  • Reporting supports better decisions across projects

Key Deliverables

  • Integrated portfolio schedules
  • Executive dashboards and reporting packages
  • Cost reports and forecasting updates
  • Schedule recovery forecasts and mitigation trackers
  • Portfolio risk registers and dependency trackers
  • Portfolio milestone trackers
  • Cross-project coordination updates
  • Leadership action trackers
  • Procurement and supplier tracking reports
  • Manufacturing schedules and readiness reports
  • Logistics and material readiness plans
  • OSA deployment and industrialization tracking
  • TPM governance and execution tracking reports
  • Portfolio dependency and escalation reports
  • End-to-end portfolio performance scorecards
  • Project turnover readiness dashboards
  • Turnover package tracking reports
  • Handoff issue logs and closure updates
  • Cross-project turnover milestone trackers
  • Readiness gate reports for construction, QA/QC, commissioning, and operations
  • Turnover process improvement recommendations

Key Performance Indicators

  • Forecast accuracy
  • Cost variance tracking accuracy
  • Schedule adherence visibility
  • Critical path stability support
  • Risk identification speed
  • Mitigation plan closure rate
  • Reporting accuracy
  • Cross-project alignment support
  • Action closure rate
  • On-time material delivery tracking
  • Supplier performance stability
  • Manufacturing throughput visibility
  • Logistics readiness performance
  • Recovery forecast accuracy
  • Safety trend visibility
  • Project turnover readiness rate
  • Turnover package completeness
  • Turnover cycle time
  • Cross-project turnover milestone adherence
  • End-to-end portfolio health score support

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Redwood City, CA, US

Year founded

1977

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