Project Controls Manager - Mission Critical

Job Description:

We are seeking a Project Controls Manager to join our rapidly growing Mission Critical Data Center construction team. This individual will be responsible for developing, documenting, and deploying standardized project and field operations systems tailored to hyperscale and mission-critical clients. The ideal candidate combines deep construction operations knowledge with strong systems thinking and change management skills.

This is a strategic role focused on establishing operational excellence, advancing digital tools, and enabling scalable, consistent delivery across multi-site programs. Your impact will directly contribute to enabling repeatable, high-performance execution and building a trusted delivery platform for our most sophisticated clients.

Scope:

The Mission Critical team has developed specialty tools related to collection, aggregation, and reporting of project performance data on top of the standard construction suite. This role is responsible to maintain and improve upon this specialty suite alongside technology and data analytics partners to deliver fast and accurate reporting to project teams and clients that will drive focus and action daily. This role will be the first point of contact for support for Construction Staff for preconstruction and construction phase activities.

Working Relationships:

Work directly with Mission Critical construction teams, MC leadership, shared services (Technology, Insights, AI, Accounting, HR, etc.) and the central OpEx (Operational Excellence) team to provide best-in-class service to internal project teams.

Work with external technology partners to enhance tools and usage. Develop deep relationships with internal stakeholders to become the go-to resource for thought leadership, process guidance, and performance standards to stay on the leading edge of performance and predictive action reporting.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Systems Design & Standardization

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for project management, field execution, and reporting workflows. Specific focus on documenting, maintaining, and building integrations and reporting for progress tracking in the Smartsheet application, safety management, and site access systems.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across preconstruction, client, and field teams to train, adopt, and embed best practices.

• Work with project teams to provide client-facing progress reporting and actionable insights against internal and external benchmarks.

• Proactively identify and reduce risk points in MC construction operations.

Tools & Technology Development

• Identify gaps in current systems and drive the selection, customization, and deployment of technology tools (e.g., scheduling platforms, cost controls, reporting dashboards, digital commissioning tools).

• Work with Technology and software vendors to build or adapt tools for real-time field reporting, productivity tracking, and change management.

• Champion integrations across Procore, Oracle Primavera, BIM/VDC platforms, Hammertech, P6, SiteMetric, Power BI, and other enterprise systems.

Change Management & Training

• Lead the rollout of new systems and tools through structured change programs.

• Develop and deliver training programs (in concert with L&D), user guides, and onboarding sessions for internal teams and trade partners.

• Establish an ongoing support model for troubleshooting, feedback loops, and continuous improvement.

• Coordinate with central OpEx team to assess which SOPs may be applicable to non-MC operations.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Set up and manage project performance dashboards across cost, schedule, productivity, and safety incident metrics.

• Facilitate periodic audits and retrospectives to track adherence and impact of standards.

• Roll out new processes based on applied lessons learned from prior experience.

• Partner with leadership to inform project health reviews and executive updates.

Candidate Requirements:

• Advanced proficiency in Procore, SmartSheet, and other project management tools. (7+ years)

• Strong working knowledge of data center or mission-critical environments.

• Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control, material pricing and design management.

• Ability to make effective and convincing formal trainings and presentations.

• Ability to train, manage and hold staff accountable to get results consistent with corporate strategic goals and compliance standards.

• Resolves project-related issues promptly for a "win-win" solution.

• Strives to be helpful and proactive in all situations.

• Successfully demonstrate Project Controls Manager responsibilities at a high level.

• Ability to evaluate priorities, establish program goals, and execute tasks independently.

• Display natural leadership skills and qualities to guide team personnel.

• Assess and promote professional skill development and training for direct reports.

Eligibility

Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation:

The annual base pay is $120,000 - $169,000 in addition to an annual bonus. The base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and/or an incentive program.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Retirement and Savings Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance

• Educational Assistance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Parenting Benefits

• Long-term Disability

• Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds

• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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