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Project Controls-Data Center

System One • Houston, TX • 3h ago

Job Title: Project Controls-Data Center

Location: Houston, Texas

Type: Contract To Hire

Compensation: $63.71 - $117.07 hourly

Contractor Work Model: Onsite Overview

The Project Controls Manager leads all planning, cost control, risk management, and performance reporting functions across Data Center projects. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining an integrated control framework that accurately reflects project status and enables proactive, data-driven decision-making.

As a hands-on leader, the Project Controls Manager works closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Construction teams to ensure cost and schedule discipline in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Key Objectives

Establish and sustain an integrated project controls system encompassing schedule, cost, progress, and risk

Deliver accurate, timely performance insights to support executive decision-making

Identify deviations early and drive corrective actions to protect cost and schedule commitments

Lead and develop the project controls team to ensure consistency, rigor, and accountability

Promote transparency and alignment across all project disciplines

Core Responsibilities

Develop and manage the integrated project baseline, including schedule, cost structure, and progress measurement methodology

Lead preparation of recurring performance reports, including cost forecasts, schedule updates, earned value analysis, and variance reporting

Ensure alignment and data integrity across planning, cost control, and risk management functions

Coordinate with Supply Chain and Engineering teams to maintain realistic forecasts for procurement and construction activities

Oversee change management processes, ensuring scope variations are properly identified, quantified, and approved in accordance with contract requirements

Monitor contractor performance and validate reported progress against field data and contractual milestones

Facilitate risk reviews, contingency evaluations, and development of mitigation or recovery plans

Mentor and guide project control engineers and schedulers, fostering a culture of analytical rigor and continuous improvement

Experience

18+ years of progressive experience in project controls within large-scale construction or industrial environments

Strong expertise in cost control, planning and scheduling, and earned value management principles

Demonstrated success in performance reporting and translating data into actionable project strategies

Proven leadership managing multidisciplinary project controls teams

Experience delivering large-scale Data Center or mission-critical facilities for major technology clients is highly preferred

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline

Preferred

Professional certifications such as AACE CCP, PSP, or PMI-SP

Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6

Strong analytical capability using Excel, Power BI, or comparable reporting tools

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

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