Director of Project Controls Job at Garman Partners, West Des Moines, IA

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  • Garman Partners
  • West Des Moines, IA

Job Description

A fast-growing self-performing contractor is seeking a Director of Project Controls to lead cost controls, scheduling, reporting, and project analytics across multiple campuses. This leader will refine and complete an already partially established project controls ecosystem, mentor a developing team, and drive consistent, data-backed decision-making across operations, finance, and project management. Remote with travel twice a month.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mature company-wide project controls processes, tools, and reporting standards.
  • Own earned value management, forecasting, and schedule/cost integration.
  • Produce consistent monthly reporting and executive summaries.
  • Partner closely with operations, finance, PMs, and field teams to ensure accurate project data.
  • Mentor and develop project controls staff; help elevate high-potential individuals.
  • Guide scheduling (P6) efforts; manage or supplement with SMEs as needed.
  • Oversee ERP data alignment and development of dashboards and analytics tools.
  • Identify risks and performance trends early through data analysis.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years in project controls, cost/schedule management, or project management.
  • Strong understanding of cost forecasting, EVM, scheduling, and financial reporting.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Vista, SAP) and advanced Excel.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and build buy-in.
  • Leadership experience coaching technical staff.
  • Background with a self-performing contractor (electrical/GC) preferred.
  • Primavera (P6) knowledge strongly preferred; SME not required.

Job Tags

For contractors, Remote work,

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