
Program Controls Consultant
Posted Aug 24

Posted Aug 24
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.
• Coordinate cost and schedule performance across international projects as part of the Global Vendor Management Program.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of key suppliers on global projects.
• Enhance project performance monitoring, trending, and visualization at the program level for data center construction initiatives.
• Aggregate and assess project performance data.
• Collaborate with on-site team members to monitor project advancement.
• Provide reports on project performance outcomes.
• Assist in the development and execution of KPI frameworks.
• Identify, gather, validate, and analyze program performance data from various sources.
• Set baseline performance metrics and review trends over time.
• Create reporting processes, dashboards, scorecards, and analytical tools.
• Investigate the relationships between training initiatives and project results.
• Maintain databases for performance tracking and reporting tools.
• Aid in the creation of new performance metrics.
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations that summarize findings, trends, risks, and recommendations.
• Assist program leadership with on-demand data analysis and strategic initiatives.
• Research industry-leading practices in project controls, project management, capital program delivery, and organizational capability enhancement.
• Create training materials, case studies, job aids, and presentations for leaders of capital projects.
• Support the design and enhancement of professional development programs.
• Translate technical concepts and lessons learned into effective training content.
• Assess training effectiveness through performance metrics and feedback analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers, program controls teams, training leads, and executive stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions to determine performance measures and reporting needs.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership teams and client stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to boost project delivery performance.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of consulting experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
• Experience in supporting capital projects, capital programs, infrastructure, construction, or real estate portfolios.
• Understanding of program controls disciplines such as scheduling, cost management, performance reporting, risk management, and controls governance.
• Experience in developing KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Capability to distill complex information into clear recommendations for leadership audiences.
• Experience in creating training curricula, learning programs, or professional development content.
• Familiarity with project management and program controls industry best practices.
• Experience in conducting benchmarking and industry research within the AEC sector.
• Knowledge of capital program delivery frameworks and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Experience with large datasets and performance measurement programs.
• Proficiency with PowerBI or similar business intelligence tools.
• Familiarity with PMO, project controls, or project management methodologies.
• Remote work allowed.
• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.
• Support for work-life balance.
• An equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.
• Opportunities to effect change and have a voice.
• No recruitment fees for candidates.
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