Director, Project Controls

QTS Data Centers

Director of Project Controls leading preconstruction and onsite cost control teams for infrastructure projects. Ensuring financial discipline and effective project controls across multiple complex projects.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeDuluth • Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and mentor preconstruction estimating team responsible for setting development cost budgets
Provide direction for adherence to project control processes across the portfolio
Monitor financial performance at all stages of the project lifecycle
Ensure compliance with construction contract documents
Oversee project controls team in implementing change management practices
Oversee teams in estimating costs and projected timeframes
Report on vendor performance regarding financial risks and compliance
Facilitate regular communication with internal teams and stakeholders
Prepare project templates for financial reporting and project adherence
Lead project controls team to assess risk and advise on mitigation strategies
Share best practices and knowledge transfer within the team and broader development teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, financing, or accounting; or relevant professional experience
Deep expertise in project controls, construction contract documents, change management, and budget and schedule control processes
Advanced proficiency in financial and project management software (e.g., Workday, e-Builder, Autodesk Construction Cloud, P6, Oracle)
Proven ability to lead teams in providing detailed and accurate financial forecasts, track project costs, and manage budgets through all stages of a project lifecycle
Experience establishing new processes and policies across broad portfolio and cross-functional teams
Ability to analyze complex financial data and present recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders
Eight or more years of experience in project controls, construction, or project management with prior experience in a senior or leadership role
Five or more years of experience in a leadership or management role

Benefits

Comp & perks

QRest Sabbatical
Employee Stock Purchase
QTS scholarship for dependents
Eagle Club award trip eligibility
Paid volunteer days
Tuition assistance
Parental leave
Military leave assistance
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible spending and HSA accounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Wellness program
Other company benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

project controlsconstruction contract documentschange managementbudget controlschedule controlfinancial forecastingcost managementrisk assessmentfinancial analysisprocess establishment

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationteam collaborationstakeholder engagementknowledge transferproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingstrategic advisingbest practices sharing