Project Controls Associate Director

Decima International

If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with high-profile clients on some of the most challenging projects in the world, then Decima is where you belong. At Decima, you will be able to explore incredible growth and professional development opportunities.

We are looking for a driven and capablestrong> Project Controls Associate Director/strong> to support us with the development of multiple Data Center projects for one of the top technology clients in the world. This is a client-facing role. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, cost, and risk control functions of large-scale construction projects. You will support the Project Controls Director in ensuring consistent implementation of project control systems, reporting standards, and performance metrics across multiple projects and regions.

We want to bring in dedicated individuals with a passion for innovation and talent for multitasking in a fast-paced environment. We will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

strong>RESPONSIBILITIES/strong>

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with the client and project teams, communicating effectively with both technical and executive-level stakeholders.
• Support the Project Controls Director in leading and coordinating project controls activities across multiple data center projects.
• Prepare high-quality PowerPoint presentations and reports for executive-level management, summarizing project status, performance metrics, and recommendations.
• Review project plans, schedules, and cost baselines to ensure alignment with client standards and contractual requirements.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), CPM schedules, and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Support the implementation and management of resource and cost-loaded schedules, ensuring consistent reporting across projects.
• Conduct high-level analyses of resource utilization, cost trends, and schedule performance to identify potential risks and optimization opportunities.
• Review consultants , contractors , and vendors project controls deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
• Track and report schedule performance, including changes, delays, or accelerations, and develop corrective action plans when needed.
• Oversee the development and use of Earned Value Management (EVM) systems to monitor and report on project performance.
• Identify and assess program-level risks and assist in the development of mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Perform schedule and cost what-if and delay analyses as required to support project decision-making.
• Serve as a key liaison between Decima, the client, and project teams on all project controls matters.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Project Controls Managers and Coordinators.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.