Director, Project Controls

Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson capital-project controls director leading estimating governance for complex healthcare facilities. Driving cost validation, benchmarking, contingency strategy and funding decisions.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeMalvern • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $258,750 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in capital project estimating, including cost validation, procurement strategy, and project controls integration. Proficient in developing estimating strategies and managing complex capital projects while fostering collaborative partnerships across various stakeholders.

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Capital Project EstimatingCost ValidationProject Controls IntegrationEstimate DevelopmentChange Impact Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Estimating MethodologyCost Breakdown StructuresRisk-Based Cost AnalysisBenchmarkingContingency StrategiesEstimate ClassificationProcurement StrategyConstruction ExecutionValue EngineeringTarget Value Design

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingFacilitationListening

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointEstimating PlatformsBenchmarking ToolsCost DatabasesProject Controls SystemsRisk Analysis Tools

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementCapital ProgramsPharmaMedTechAdvanced ManufacturingSupply ChainRegulated Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead estimating governance for major capital projects across the project lifecycle
Develop estimating strategies and support business case development
Align scope, cost assumptions, project definitions, procurement strategy, execution approach and estimating methodology
Support IDEA Project Delivery Process implementation for cost predictability, estimate maturity, risk-informed contingency and scope alignment
Develop Capital Appropriation Request estimates, estimate basis documentation, cost breakdown structures and estimating deliverables
Establish estimating tools, templates, checklists and review processes aligned to the 21-Tab/ESR structure
Manage benchmarking using internal historical cost data, project metrics, lessons learned and external market sources
Lead independent estimate reviews, reconciliations and challenge sessions
Evaluate external estimating, AE, Construction Management and contractor deliverables
Review cost trends, change impacts, market conditions, constructability, procurement packages and forecasts
Manage change order review procedures and validate pricing, quantities, productivity, rates, markups, indirect costs and schedule impacts
Review construction estimate trends, bid packages, subcontractor pricing and cost validation documents
Lead development and review of estimates across estimate classes
Partner with Procurement and Project Delivery on subcontract procurement plans, package strategy, bid coverage and market capacity
Review major subcontract costs and schedules before award
Develop and evaluate contingency strategies and monitor contingency usage
Support payment application and cost validation reviews
Maintain 21-Tab/ESR estimate information covering funding, estimate position, schedule assumptions, drivers, risks, cash flow and cost movements
Lead DTV process and align it with internal engineering processes
Integrate estimating with engineering, design, procurement, construction management, IT/automation, commissioning, qualification, validation and technology transfer
Identify cost opportunities, estimate risks and commercial exposures, and recommend actions to project teams and business leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Business or related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent required
Minimum 15+ years of estimating, project controls, construction management or related capital project experience supporting major capital programs
Extensive knowledge of capital project preconstruction, estimating, cost validation, procurement strategy, construction execution and project controls integration
Experience leading or supporting complex capital projects greater than $100MM in Supply Chain, R&D, Pharma, MedTech, advanced manufacturing or similarly regulated environments
Ability to translate business needs, design intent and project scope into estimate strategies, cost assumptions, basis of estimate documentation and capital funding recommendations
Experience developing collaborative partnerships with project delivery, engineering, finance, procurement, contractors, design partners and senior stakeholders
Strong listening, facilitation and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of estimate classification, estimate development, benchmarking, cost breakdown structures, escalation, contingency, risk-based cost analysis and change impact evaluation
Familiarity with multiple contract types, procurement models, construction delivery strategies and commercial risk allocation approaches
Experience leading estimate reviews, contractor reconciliations, bid analysis, value engineering, target value design/delivery and preconstruction decision support
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, estimating platforms, benchmarking tools, cost databases, project controls systems and risk/Monte Carlo analysis tools
Fluency in written and spoken English required

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; Colorado employees – 48 hours; Washington employees – 56 hours
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 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
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Up to 50% domestic travel during preconstruction, design and key project execution phases