The Shaw Group

Director of Project Controls

LocationThe Woodlands, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Summary

The Project Controls Director oversees Project Quantity, Cost Control, and Schedule Management and ensures compliance with the corresponding standard operating procedures. They partner with Project Operations/Execution, Estimating, Engineering, Accounting, Procurement, and Executive Management to drive project and portfolio controls ensuring Shaw Projects and Modules manages & delivers their projects under budget, ahead of schedule and with the highest level of customer experience. They provide leadership, vision, and operations training/developmental oversight to ensure Shaw Projects and Modules provide consistent, efficient, and value-added deliverables, both internally and externally, while optimizing its own economic value.


Competencies

Ensuring Accountability
Fostering Learning and Development
Project Planning
Client Focus
Fostering Communication
Resilience
Team Leadership
Collaborating with Others
Thinking Strategically
Achievement Orientation
Emotional Intelligence
Data Governance and Compliance


Responsibilities

Report to senior management on trends, executive-level project summaries, project controls KPIs, and risks/opportunities monthly.
Foster internal relationships and provide strategic guidance on project management process initiatives
Leads the Project Planning and Control team in delivering exceptional value to our customers and organization. Drive project and portfolio management excellence in support of the Project Management Organization’s goals. Ensure cross-functional alignment through clear and documented processes and procedures.
Supports Shaw Projects and Modules business and program management leaders to ensure data integrity by enforcing compliance with management operating system and processes.
Leads Program Planning and Control initiatives, deployment, and implementation consistent with the strategic business priorities and Shaw Projects and Modules core values.
Driving continuous improvement in project controls methodologies, tools, and reporting with a foundation in AACEI and CII best practices.
Is responsible for ensuring continuous improvement via periodic maintenance and updating procedures, standards and document control databases.
Coaches and develops employees with a constant emphasis on succession planning, talent roadmaps, and personal/professional goal setting and development plans.
Embody Shaw Projects and Modules Core Values in daily activities: Safety, People, Customers, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability
Develop and implement project controls strategies, processes, and systems and enforce governance and compliance across all projects.
Ensure alignment of project controls with financial, operational, and strategic company objectives, ensuring data-driven execution.
Drive a high-performance culture of accountability and data-driven decision-making, proactive risk management, optimizing project execution for profitability and predictability with measurable outputs assessing effectiveness.
Drive integration between project execution, forecasting and corporate financials, ensuring that cost tracking and forecasting and WIP reporting align with GAAP and corporate financial objectives.
Align with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate project cost forecasting, cash flow tracking, and risk-adjusted financial outlooks.
Optimize scheduling methodologies to increase efficiency, improve resource allocation and standardization across projects.
Develop and oversee a comprehensive risk management framework, proactively identifying and mitigating potential project risks.
Ensure early warning systems are in place to detect deviations from plan and implement real-time corrective actions.
Develop data-driven dashboards with real-time schedule adherence, productivity trends, and financial performance metrics.
Manages a team of Scheduling/Planning and Cost Controls managers and specialists responsible for effective Project Controls to achieve business results across multiple locations (Tyler, Houston, and Lake Charles). The Project Controls Director may be required to travel to these locations from time to time for effective communication and management of these personnel.
Drives report discipline and automation at every opportunity.
Collaborates closely with all other cross-functional departments to drive organizational success.
Be the Trusted Business Advisor for executive management with respect to project reporting.


Education And Experience

Preferred bachelor’s degree in construction management (bachelor’s degree), Engineering (bachelor's degree), or any Quantitative-focused field
AACEI Certified Cost Professional
CBS/WBS methodology (Advanced)
Change Management (Advanced)
Commercial Language (Intermediate)
Data Integrity (Advanced)
Document Control procedure (Advanced)
Earned Value Management knowledge (Advanced)
Engineering/Design processes (Basic)
Estimating (Intermediate)
Executive/Board Communication (Advanced)
InEight (Advanced)
InEight Document (Advanced)
Managing Remote Teams (Advanced)
PowerBI (Intermediate)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced)
Primavera P6 (Intermediate)
Risk Assessment Methodologies (Advanced)
10+ years working in the engineering, procurement, and construction industry
Managerial experience in Project Controls sector


Physical Requirements

Ability to reach, stand, walk, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see and to perform repetitive motions.
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.


Policies

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. Qualified applicants should send resume, cover letter and professional references to careers-us@theshawgrp.com . Please indicate how you heard about this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Similar Jobs

company-logo

Director of Production

logo
Greylock Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Vernal, Utah
3 months ago
company-logo

Director of Project Controls

The Shaw Group
Job TypeFull-time
 
The Woodlands, TX
1 day ago
company-logo

Project Controls Manager

Nexus Water Group
Job TypeFull-time
 
Charlotte, NC
1 day ago
company-logo

Project Controls Manager

Lycopodium
Job TypeFull-time
 
Vancouver, BC
15 days ago
company-logo

Project Controls Manager

Foran Mining Corporation
 
Hanson Lake, SK
15 days ago
company-logo

Project Controls Manager

ACCIONA
Job TypeFull-time
 
North Dakota, United States
25 days ago
company-logo

Project Controls Administrator

Chinook Scaffold Systems Ltd
Job TypeFull-time
 
Grande Prairie, AB
15 days ago
company-logo

Project Controls Administrator

ACCIONA
Job TypeFull-time
 
Ontario, Canada
23 days ago
company-logo

Manager, Project Controls

Entergy
 
The Woodlands, TX
28 days ago
company-logo

Manager, Project Controls

Entergy
Job TypeFull-time
 
The Woodlands, TX
28 days ago
company-logo

Project Controls Coordinator

North American Construction Group
Job TypeFull-time
 
Edmonton, AB
3 days ago
company-logo

Project Control Manager

Entergy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Texas, United States
7 days ago
company-logo

Project Controls Specialist

Bluelime Technical Services
Job TypeFull-time
 
Toronto, ON
11 days ago
company-logo

Project Controls Specialist

STRIKE
Job TypeFull-time
 
Spring, TX
11 days ago
company-logo

Project Director

NV Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Las Vegas, NV
21 days ago
company-logo

Project Controls Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
Job TypeContract
 
Reno, NV
26 days ago
company-logo

Project Controls Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company
Job TypeFull-time
 
Reno, NV
26 days ago
company-logo

Project Director

Strata Clean Energy LLC
Job TypeFull-time
 
Durham, NC
30 days ago
company-logo

Project Controls Specialist

Entergy
 
Jackson, MS
30 days ago
company-logo

Project Controls Specialist

Entergy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Jackson, MS
30 days ago

Trending Jobs

company-logo

Nuclear Technical Intern - Mid Atlantic

Constellation
Job TypeInternship
 
Lusby, MD
24 days ago
company-logo

Apprentice Lineman

Brink Constructors, Inc.
Job TypeFull-time
 
Rapid City, SD
23 days ago
company-logo

Deckhand (Houston)

John W. Stone Oil Distributor, LLC
 
Houston, TX
24 days ago
company-logo

Electrical Engineer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$55 - $75
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
3 months ago
company-logo

Sr. Landman

Dorchester Minerals, L.P.
Job TypeFull-time
 
Dallas, Texas
10 days ago
company-logo

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - Energy (Enterprise)

Pilot Thomas Logistics
Job TypeFull-time
 
Grapevine, TX
24 days ago
company-logo

Solar Electrician

MN8 Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
California, United States
22 days ago
company-logo

Quality Engineer

Jedco Inc.
Job TypeFull-time
 
Grand Rapids, MI
18 days ago
company-logo

Sr. Polymer Scientist

ExxonMobil
Job TypeFull-time
 
Baytown, TX
22 days ago
company-logo

Gas Foreman

Peak Utility Services Group
Job TypeFull-time
 
Lawton, OK
23 days ago
company-logo

Apprentice Lineman I

San Patricio Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Job TypeFull-time
 
Sinton, TX
8 days ago
company-logo

Apprentice Line Worker I

Tampa Electric
Job TypeFull-time
 
Ruskin, FL
30 days ago
SD

Service Manager

Supertech Diesel Truck Specialists
Job TypeFull-time
 
Langley, BC
21 days ago
company-logo

Finishing Helper Entry Level- Dayshift

Bonnell Aluminum
Salary
$41600 - $41600
Carthage, TN
18 days ago
company-logo

Meter Technician

ONEOK
Job TypeFull-time
 
Odessa, TX
24 days ago
company-logo

Apprentice Power Lineman

Proline Power Corp.
Job TypeFull-time, Apprenticeship
 
Red Deer, AB
28 days ago
company-logo

contract landman

HPS Oil & Gas Properties
Job TypeFull-time
 
Lafayette, Louisiana
about 2 months ago
SD

Service Manager

Supertech Diesel Truck Specialists
Job TypeFull-time
 
Nanaimo, BC
21 days ago
company-logo

Senior Investigator

Dominion Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Norfolk, VA
24 days ago
company-logo

Assembler/Production

Uptalent
Job TypeContract
Salary
$37440 - $49920
Oklahoma City, OK
17 days ago