QCS Staffing · 2 weeks ago
Project Controls Director
Iowa, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelQCS Staffing is supporting a major new-build pharmaceutical facility in Iowa, a multi-billion-dollar investment aimed at transforming medicine production. They are seeking a Project Controls Director to oversee project costs, scheduling, and compliance while managing a team and coordinating with stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Establish mechanism to track project costs with spend/commitment monthly reports, change/risk management, monthly cashflow forecasts, project savings compared to budget estimates, and internal transfers of costs
Confirm the final overall budget for the project by working with the Project Management Team for detailed cost analysis
Develop and implement the project schedule using Primavera P6, including WBS development, logic ties, and resource-loaded schedules aligned with project deliverables
Coordinate with stakeholders to define baseline schedules and project milestones
Align cost control and schedule structures (CBS/WBS) for seamless integration
Manage the overall project budget and ensure compliance with processes
Follow industry best practices for cost controls and scheduling
Utilize the existing Corporate Engineering template (Excel Spreadsheet) or create alternate reporting tools to maintain a project forecast (commitments, actual cash flow and forecast); interface with vendors and site personnel to understand invoicing schedules and schedule impacts
Develop understanding of Standard Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and integrate with schedule structures; manage and monitor custom CBS within the Excel Spreadsheet
Qualification
Required
Requires extensive working experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Project Controls professional on very large construction programs
Experience setting and leading project controls teams
Strong background in project scheduling and planning using Primavera P6
Significant experience and strong problem-solving skills in project & program management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interface with internal and external project stakeholders and suppliers
Knowledge of industry best practices for project controls, cost control, and scheduling
Experience with capital delivery processes including procurement, forecasting, change management, and risk analysis
In-depth working knowledge of MS Excel for cost and cash flow management
Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks within tight deadlines
Analytical mindset for process improvement and planning accuracy
Company
QCS Staffing
Formerly Quanta.
Founded in 1989
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase