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Projects Controls Manager, Data Centers

JLL
Poughkeepsie, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2026
Data Center Projects Controls Manager

Position Summary

The Data Center Projects Controls Manager oversees all aspects of project controls for complex data center construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring effective cost management, schedule performance, and risk mitigation. This role combines financial analysis, schedule monitoring, and performance reporting to provide comprehensive project oversight and support strategic decision-making for mission-critical facility developments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor actual costs against approved budgets, analyze cost variances, and prepare regular financial reports for project stakeholders.
  • Manage change order processes, evaluate cost impacts, and maintain accurate cost-to-complete projections throughout project lifecycles.
  • Collaborate with project schedulers to analyze schedule performance using earned value metrics and critical path analysis.
  • Ensure integration between cost and schedule performance reporting.
  • Identify, quantify, and monitor project risks related to cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Prepare comprehensive project dashboards and key performance indicator tracking for senior management and clients.
  • Develop standardized reporting templates and metrics for data center projects.
  • Establish and maintain project controls procedures, standards, and best practices specific to data center construction.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
  • Minimum 5-7 years of project controls experience with at least 3 years in data center, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects exceeding $500M in value.
  • Advanced proficiency in project controls software.
  • Strong financial analysis skills with experience in earned value management, cost forecasting, and budget development.
  • Knowledge of data center construction processes, MEP systems, and commissioning requirements.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Superior communication skills for presenting complex project performance data.

Working Conditions

This position requires regular site visits to active construction projects. Some travel may be required to support projects in various geographic locations.

Salary : $150,000 - $155,000

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