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Director of Project Controls

ADB
Santa, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 9/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026

To be a team member at ADB Companies, or as we call it, part of the A-Team, you must be ALL IN to support the company’s mission, vision, and values.

OUR MISSION: We are a customer-centric partner providing innovative solutions. The safety, well-being, and career growth of our team members are the benchmarks of our success. 

POSITION TITLE: Director, Project Controls

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

ADB is a Nationwide full turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions including Wireline, Wireless, Technology, Critical Infrastructure, and Engineering.  Our customer centric approach has ensured long-term relationships with commercial clients, service providers, local, state, and federal government organizations. We recognize our team members as our greatest asset, ensuring that their safety, well-being, and career growth are always our number one priority. Our ALL IN culture includes a focus on Safety, Wellness, Learning, Diversity and Inclusion, and giving back to our communities.

ADB is seeking a Director of Project Controls to provide national leadership and oversight across the Project Controls regional operations support organization. This role serves as a senior people leader with an emphasis in executing department-wide standardization and process excellence. The Director builds talent within the regional Project Controls organization and acts as the first-line escalation point for operations leadership and senior Project Controls Managers.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Define and enforce a uniform, national Project Controls (PC) standard across all regions
  • Analyze regional performance data to identify trends, root causes of inefficiency, and improvement opportunities
  • Drive initiatives that reduce errors, shorten cycle times, and increase resource utilization across the PC support function
  • Serve as the PC representative and single point of contact for the Opp to Award workflow on new programs
  • Ensure a smooth handoff and onboarding of new programs into standard PC processes and systems
  • Lead recurring training sessions and best-practice discussions across the regional PC teams
  • Build a pipeline of future Project Controls leadership through coaching and mentorship of high-potential team members
  • Performs other position duties when requested

 SUCCESS FACTORS:

  • Ability to travel nationwide
  • A strong belief in ZERO — Being safe 100% of the time is the expectation
  • Alignment with company mission, vision, and values
  • A high level of customer centricity
  • Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment
  • A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
  • Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
  • Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented
  • Strong ability to influence desired outcomes by master relationship building
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Strategic and forward thinking with strong business and financial acumen
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • This role operates out of a temperature-controlled office environment
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, copiers, and cell phones

 EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

  • 8 years Project Controls, administrative, or operational leadership experience
  • 5 years people leadership
  • 3 years working directly with executivelevel leadership (VP / President level)
  • High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

ADB Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment drug screen.

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