Project Controls Principal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Lead the management of costs and analytics for a diverse range of complex capital projects.

• Develop, supervise, and execute project cost management procedures.

• Prepare and evaluate the status of project costs.

• Implement cost control measures throughout all project phases and across various delivery models.

• Act as the primary cost lead, providing oversight for projects or managing collections of smaller projects.

• Apply project control principles and best practices to help achieve departmental objectives.

• Oversee cost control systems and reporting, including variance analysis and forecasting activities.

• Deliver precise and timely reports to all organizational levels, from task-level personnel to senior management.

• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, schedulers, risk analysts, technical leads, and financial analysts.

• Manage the cost, schedule, and budget for assigned deliverables, including Performance and Cost Control Plans.

• Coordinate resources to ensure high-quality submissions of client deliverables.

• Evaluate project control processes to identify challenges and encourage ongoing improvements.

• Contribute to the development of functional strategies and the maintenance of program governance.

• Create work instructions, templates, checklists, and desktop guides.

• Identify systemic issues, assist in resolving them, and document lessons learned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Finance, Data Science) or equivalent experience.

• Proven team leadership skills.

• Over 8 years of experience in project management, project controls, or cost engineering.

• Familiarity with project control systems such as Primavera P6 and EVMS platforms.

• Experience in working with large datasets and integrating data across various systems.

• Proficiency in coding (e.g., Python, VBA, and SQL).

• Ability to create structured, scalable work processes.

• Experience with contemporary data tools (e.g., Power BI, SharePoint integration) is preferred.

• Advanced skills in Excel, including modeling, pivot tables, and complex formula creation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits, which may include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution options.

• Wellness Programs, including an Employee Assistance Program for employees and their household members.

• 401(k) plan with Company Match Contributions.

• Paid vacation and company holidays.

• Opportunities for flexible work arrangements.

• Educational reimbursement and comprehensive career development programs.

• Global recognition and service programs.

• Employee referral program.