Director, Project Controls

Johnson & Johnson

Project Controls Director standardizing cost, schedule, and change management for Johnson & Johnson’s healthcare facilities projects. Leading capital project reporting, funding approvals, and execution across E&PS.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNew Brunswick • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $258,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge in project controls and execution within engineering and construction, with proficiency in Oracle Primavera Cloud and Monte Carlo cost analysis. Capable of managing project teams and facilitating communication across finance, procurement, and engineering to ensure compliance and effective project delivery.

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Project Controls ExperienceOracle Primavera Cloud ProficiencyMonte Carlo Cost AnalysisCapital Project ImplementationStaff Management

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Hard Skills

Project ControlsCost ReportingChange ManagementCost Risk AssessmentProject Execution PlanningBenchmark Data AnalysisFunding Authorization PreparationSchedule ManagementProgress MeasurementCompliance Awareness

Soft Skills

CommunicationLiaison SupportTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Oracle Primavera CloudMS ProjectExcelMonte Carlo SoftwareFORMA Cloud-Based Collaboration System

Industry Keywords

EngineeringConstruction ManagementFDA-Regulated IndustryCapital Appropriation RequestsProject Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive standardization, communicate best practices, and support E&PS Project Controls implementation from Business Need through Execution
Implement early estimating, 21 Tab Cost Reporting and 4UPs, integrated Oracle Primavera Cloud schedules, and project change control
Provide liaison support between Finance, Procurement, Engineering, and Project Management
Prepare monthly reports for E&PS and affiliate senior management on funding authorizations, schedules, accomplishments, issues, and concerns
Assist Project Directors with Capital Appropriation Requests
Facilitate Cost Risk Assessments using Monte Carlo Software to acquire funding approvals
Establish and maintain communications to increase compliance awareness and improve compliance issues
Evaluate A/E and CM/Contractor performance for cost control, schedule management, progress measurement, and change management
Support procurement and management of outside project control consulting services
Gather and analyze benchmark data
Assist in project execution planning
Ensure the FORMA cloud-based collaboration system is used according to guidelines
Report to the Sr. Director Project Controls
Travel domestically and internationally up to 50%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree in Business, Engineering, or Construction Management is required
Minimum of 10–12 years of project controls experience in a related industry directly supporting capital project implementation
5+ years of experience managing staff
Extensive knowledge of engineering/construction project controls and project execution
Proficiency in Oracle Primavera Cloud, MS Project, and Excel
Experience in an FDA-regulated industry preferred
Experience with Monte Carlo cost analysis preferred
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview process and accommodation support