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FluidstackFluidstackAustin, TX

Project Controls Lead

Owns the master schedule and delivery roadmap for GW-scale data center builds. Leads project controls teams, manages schedules, claims, and risks, and provides schedule intelligence to support executive decisions.

200k – 300k/yr
On-site10+ YOEBusiness Operations

About the role

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead regional project controls and scheduling teams; set goals and ensure progress.
  • Oversee schedules (pre-construction, baseline, updates) and project controls processes.
  • Manage change orders, claims, delay/productivity analyses, and dispute resolution support.
  • Ensure compliance with companywide practices for budgets, scheduling, and reporting.
  • Partner with Operations, Legal, and Finance on risks, claims, and recovery strategies.
  • Support client interviews, Go/No-Go decisions, and bid strategies.
  • Develop dashboards, KPIs, and training programs; mentor project controls staff.
  • Collaborate with Estimating, VDC, Safety, and Quality for project integration.
  • Participate in councils and committees to improve processes, policies, and tools.
  • Conduct contract reviews to identify risk, timelines, and notification protocols.

Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years in construction, including 7+ in project controls/scheduling.
  • 7+ years handling scheduling and productivity claims.
  • Strong leadership and experience implementing companywide procedures.
  • Proficiency in CPM scheduling, contracts, risk processes, and self-perform productivity.
  • Skilled in financial/cost systems, forecasting, and risk evaluation.
  • Expert in P6, Microsoft Suite, and Bluebeam; knowledge of VDC tools.
  • Ability to travel within the region.

Skills

P6Microsoft SuiteBluebeamCpm SchedulingProject ControlsConstruction ManagementChange Order ManagementClaims AnalysisVdc ToolsRisk Evaluation

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