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JLL

Project Controls Lead

Charlotte, NC · On-site

What this job involves The Project Controls Leadestablishesand maintains operational excellence ... lead organizational change initiatives, including change adoption strategies and stakeholder ...

JLL

Project Controls Lead

San Antonio, TX · On-site

What this job involves The Project Controls Leadestablishesand maintains operational excellence ... lead organizational change initiatives, including change adoption strategies and stakeholder ...

Hawk Group

Project Controls Coordinator

Spring, TX · On-site

$51 - $89/hr

Role: Project Controls Lead Our Vision RigUp is where the best workers power the world's most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that ...

Rosendin

Project Controls Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

This role supports the Project Controls Lead and Project Controls Managers (PCMs) to ensure project scope, structure, and controls readiness meet enterprise standards. With a focus on auditing ...

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Project Controls Leads often face challenges such as managing shifting project timelines, controlling costs amid scope changes, and integrating input from multiple stakeholders. Success in this role requires proactive communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly when schedules or budgets need adjustment. Collaborating closely with project managers, engineers, and finance teams is essential to anticipate risks and maintain accurate reporting. By leveraging industry tools and fostering a culture of transparency, Project Controls Leads can help ensure projects stay on track and stakeholders remain informed.

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To thrive as a Project Controls Lead, you need expertise in project management, cost control, scheduling, and risk analysis, often supported by a degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field. Experience with project management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and advanced Excel, along with certifications like PMP or CCP, is commonly required. Strong leadership, communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project complexities. These competencies enable effective monitoring and delivery of projects within scope, time, and budget constraints.

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A Project Controls Lead is responsible for managing project planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. They oversee data analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support decision-making and project performance tracking. Their role involves collaborating with project managers, stakeholders, and teams to identify potential risks and implement corrective actions. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

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Area Project Controls Lead, Mega Campus

Area Project Controls Lead, Mega Campus

Meta

Bowling Green, OH

$150K/yr

Full-time

Posted yesterday

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

122nd of 188 rated software companies

Job description

We are seeking a candidate for a key project leadership role leading project controls operations for an AI enabling infrastructure campus, Mega Campus (1 GW+), of unprecedented scale and of strategic importance to Meta. The Project Controls Lead will not only be a technical subject matter expert overseeing all cost controls & commercial deliverables on the project and across multiple General Contractors, but also oversee a team of Analysts representing Meta that will manage invoicing, commitments, financial reporting, and commercial management for the project. The successful candidate will be a critical partner for the Delivery Director, Construction Management team and Schedule lead.Leadership, communication, and organization skills are important in this highly collaborative, analytical, and strategic role. This position will work closely within the DEC (Design, Engineering and Construction) Business Controls team and various internal departments including Site Project Management teams, Pre-Construction, Contracts, Finance, Accounting, Sourcing and Operations Engineering.
Area Project Controls Lead, Mega Campus Responsibilities:
  • Technical lead in Cost Controls on the project, including budget management, forecasting, change management diligence / Owner Change Order quality, invoice review, accruals, and risk facilitation
  • Develop and maintain the overall project controls strategy and operations for a mega campus (1 GW+)
  • Analyze and communicate the projects Project Controls Health (financial, change, and risk) to project and DEC leadership
  • Identify project commercial risk mitigation opportunities in collaboration with the Schedule Lead, Delivery team, and XFN partners, and drive those opportunities into resolution
  • Support the Preconstruction team in the review of General Contractor contracts & commercial terms, gathering of historical data, incorporation of master contract terms, communication, and management of finalized internal budget
  • Provide support of Areas projects’ cost forecasts, cash flow risks, and variances monthly/quarterly for communication to Site Leadership & Strategic Planning & Analytics partners
  • Direct communication with Schedule Lead to ensure collaboration and alignment of project health between cost and schedule and overall project risk
  • Lead a team of contingent workers to support project controls operations for the project
  • Approximately 25% travel to other Data Center sites and company headquarters

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated analytical, communication, problem solving, prioritization, organization and reporting skills
  • 10+ years of Construction Project Controls
  • Subject Matter Expert in Cost management, construction change orders, and risk management
  • Familiar with Earned Value Management or collection and analysis of resource data
  • Familiar with Data Center, Manufacturing, Infrastructure or Construction programs requiring complicated commissioning specifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Equivalent Technical Field or related field experience
  • Proficient in Oracle Unifier

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Successful development and implementation of project controls strategies in a large organization
  • Demonstrated experience developing and driving actions or operational adjustments based on project controls performance metrics
  • Demonstrated experience leading a team of project controls professionals
  • Experience negotiating construction changes or complex construction claims
  • Demonstrated experience partnering with Cross Functional Teams to influence strategic direction
  • Experience leading complex project or program project controls amongst a large group internal and external of project stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$150,000/year to $209,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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