Project Controls-Data Center
Houston, Texas
Experience: 0
Category: Construction
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Brand: System One
Compensation Range: 63.71 - 117.07 Per Hour
Job ID: 346818
Date Posted: 03/02/2026
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/AjJX2H
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
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Establish and sustain an integrated project controls system encompassing schedule, cost, progress, and risk
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Deliver accurate, timely performance insights to support executive decision-making
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Identify deviations early and drive corrective actions to protect cost and schedule commitments
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Lead and develop the project controls team to ensure consistency, rigor, and accountability
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Promote transparency and alignment across all project disciplines
Core Responsibilities
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Develop and manage the integrated project baseline, including schedule, cost structure, and progress measurement methodology
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Lead preparation of recurring performance reports, including cost forecasts, schedule updates, earned value analysis, and variance reporting
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Ensure alignment and data integrity across planning, cost control, and risk management functions
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Coordinate with Supply Chain and Engineering teams to maintain realistic forecasts for procurement and construction activities
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Oversee change management processes, ensuring scope variations are properly identified, quantified, and approved in accordance with contract requirements
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Monitor contractor performance and validate reported progress against field data and contractual milestones
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Facilitate risk reviews, contingency evaluations, and development of mitigation or recovery plans
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Mentor and guide project control engineers and schedulers, fostering a culture of analytical rigor and continuous improvement
Experience
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18+ years of progressive experience in project controls within large-scale construction or industrial environments
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Strong expertise in cost control, planning and scheduling, and earned value management principles
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Demonstrated success in performance reporting and translating data into actionable project strategies
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Proven leadership managing multidisciplinary project controls teams
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Experience delivering large-scale Data Center or mission-critical facilities for major technology clients is highly preferred
Qualifications
Required
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline
Preferred
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Professional certifications such as AACE CCP, PSP, or PMI-SP
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Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6
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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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