Project Controls Lead (Data Center Construction)

About The Role

A global technology infrastructure company is seeking a Project Controls Lead to oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution control of large-scale data center construction projects in Austin.

This position plays a key role in ensuring predictable, efficient delivery by integrating design, procurement, permitting, and construction schedules across a rapidly expanding data center portfolio.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong and detail-oriented project leader with deep experience in schedule management, cost control, and project governance across complex, mission-critical construction programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional project controls and scheduling teams, setting performance goals, and ensuring delivery excellence.
• Manage project lifecycle schedules, including pre-construction, baseline, and progress updates.
• Oversee project controls functions — change orders, claims, delay analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with Operations, Legal, and Finance teams to manage project risk and recovery strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement across budgeting, scheduling, and reporting processes.
• Support executive decision-making through KPI dashboards and critical path analysis.
• Conduct contract reviews to identify potential risks, notification protocols, and performance obligations.
• Mentor project controls staff, develop training programs, and promote best practices.
• Partner cross-functionally with Estimating, VDC, Safety, and Quality teams for program-wide consistency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• 10 years of construction experience, with at least 7 years in project controls and scheduling.
• Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale industrial or data center projects simultaneously.
• Deep knowledge of CPM scheduling, contract management, and productivity analysis.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Suite, and Bluebeam; familiarity with VDC tools preferred.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to travel regionally as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive total compensation package (base salary equity).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement or pension plan (aligned with local norms).
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering next-generation data center infrastructure at hyperscale.

There are also opportunities for the same position to be filled in New York, Massachusetts, and California.

Apply today or contact Taylor Brown for more information.