Project Controls Lead

Dallas, TX

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Type: Contract

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Category: Construction

Contractor Work Model: Hybrid

Brand: System One

Job ID: 351236

Date Posted: 05/26/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/3KvI4y


Job Title: Project Controls Lead
Location: Dallas, TX
Type: 12 month Contract
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote

Position summary

Seeking an on-site Project Controls Lead to support a critical, multi-project construction program in Dallas, TX. This role focuses on schedule and cost controls, field coordination, and stakeholder/vendor interface management across active projects. Local Dallas candidates only.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead on-site project controls activities, with primary ownership of schedule and cost tracking
  • Coordinate field-driven updates that impact schedule, cost, and forecast accuracy
  • Serve as the on-site liaison between program stakeholders to maintain alignment and communication
  • Support real-time issue resolution, removing blockers and escalating risks as needed
  • Coordinate vendor/interfaces and maintain clear documentation and action tracking
  • Leverage project management and controls tools to maintain visibility across multiple active projects

Required qualifications

  • Must be Dallas-based (local resident)
  • Bilingual: English/Spanish (required)
  • Experience supporting ISD / K-12 / public-sector construction programs
  • Strong project controls background (scheduling and cost control)
  • Proven ability to coordinate across multiple concurrent projects and drive timely issue resolution

Preferred qualifications

  • e-Builder experience preferred
  • Procore familiarity

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé 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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